Wi-Fi Option Missing From Settings Windows 11 Fix [2026]

Quick Answer: Wi-Fi option missing because the wireless adapter is disabled or driver failed. Enable in Device Manager and restart WLAN AutoConfig service.

Symptoms

Wi-Fi toggle missing from Quick Settings
No wireless networks shown
Only ethernet option visible
Wi-Fi was working yesterday

Root Cause

Wireless adapter disabled, driver failure, or WLAN AutoConfig service stopped.

Fix

Method 1: Enable Wi-Fi Adapter

Device Manager → Network adapters
Find Wi-Fi adapter → Right-click → Enable device

Method 2: Start WLAN Service

Start-Service WlanSvc
Set-Service WlanSvc -StartupType Automatic

Method 3: Update/Reinstall Driver

Get-PnpDevice -Class Net | Where-Object {$_.FriendlyName -like "*Wireless*" -or $_.FriendlyName -like "*Wi-Fi*"} | Update-PnpDevice

Method 4: Physical Wi-Fi Switch

Check laptop for physical Wi-Fi switch or Fn + F-key combination (usually F2, F10, or F12).

How Againly Helps

Againly runs check_network_stack to detect disabled adapters and auto-enables Wi-Fi services.

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FAQ

Q: Did Windows Update break this? A: Sometimes updates disable adapters. Re-enable in Device Manager.

Q: Is my Wi-Fi card broken? A: Unlikely. Check Device Manager first for hardware detection.

Related: Wi-Fi Keeps Dropping

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