My laptop a Lenovo 1000s idea pad has no internet connection. It doesn't detect any networks at all . I keep seeing that there is a switch that's turned off when I've searched online. Every video that I've watched shows how to turn on a different Lenovo model than the one I have.

How to turn wireless WiFi on/off Windows 7, 8, 8.1, & 10

Description

This article describes how to turn the WiFi radio on or off. Follow the provided instructions to enable the wireless card.
There are several ways to turn the wireless radio on or off.

• Software switch
• Physical switch

Applicable Brands

• Lenovo Laptops & Desktops
• ThinkPad
• ideapad
• ideacentre
• ThinkCentre

Operating Systems

• Windows 7
• Windows 8, 8.1
• Windows 10

Solution

• Unable to detect any wireless networks in range Window 7, 8 & 10.Window 8 & 8.1
  
  1. From the Windows Start Screen, search Turn wireless devices on or off.
  2. Enable or disable Airplane Mode to stop all wireless communication. Under Wireless Devices, choose whether to enable or disable WiFi and Bluetooth.
     
     
     
     If there is no Wi-Fi option present, see Unable to detect any wireless networks in range Window 7, 8 & 10.
  Windows 10
  
  1. Click the Windows button -> Settings -> Network & Internet.
  2. Slide WiFi On, then available networks will be listed. Click Connect. Disable/Enable WiFi.
     
     
     
     If there is no Wi-Fi option present, follow Unable to detect any wireless networks in range. Window 7, 8 & 10.

you have to have your wirless going or a conecion first to internet for a VPN to work,,, start with your internet conection then your wireless connection. if they are fine and you still can't connect 1. vpn softare is corrupt. 2. setting in vpn on your laptop got changed 3. turn your caps off , for singing into vpn 4. unlock your keyboard number pad there really isn't much ona keyboard.

Uninstall the wireless driver and install again..

In order to connect to a wireless network and the Internet on an IBM Lenovo machine, you must first enable wireless networking via your computer's operating system. Allow about five minutes to enable your IBM Lenovo computer's wireless capabilities.

Click the Windows logo in the bottom left of your screen. Select "Control Panel" from the menu. Click the "Network and Internet" icon in the Control Panel. Click "Network and Sharing Center." Right click "Wireless Network Connection" icon. Select "Enable." Enable Wireless via Switch Check your IBM Lenovo laptop for a wireless networking switch. It is usually on the front of the computer above the keyboard. Slide the wireless switch to the "On" position. Look for a wireless light on the front of the laptop. In some cases a light will come on to indicate that wireless networking is active. Other switches, when active, reveal a green strip of plastic.
Troubleshoot network connection problems http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Troubleshoot-network-connection-problems Lenovo support http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/migr-50402.html

Step 1:
In order to connect to a wireless network and the Internet on an IBM Lenovo machine, you must first enable wireless networking via your computer's operating system. Allow about five minutes to enable your IBM Lenovo computer's wireless capabilities.

Click the Windows logo in the bottom left of your screen. Select "Control Panel" from the menu. Click the "Network and Internet" icon in the Control Panel. Click "Network and Sharing Center." Right click "Wireless Network Connection" icon. Select "Enable." Enable Wireless via Switch Check your IBM Lenovo laptop for a wireless networking switch. It is usually on the front of the computer above the keyboard. Slide the wireless switch to the "On" position. Look for a wireless light on the front of the laptop. In some cases a light will come on to indicate that wireless networking is active. Other switches, when active, reveal a green strip of plastic.

If this is brand new, did it come with the window 7 disc? usually all laptops I have come across the operational system is already installed and ready to go. The only thing I can suggest is go online to Lenovo and see if there is an updated driver for windows 7

Hi!
There are many possible reasons why you can't connect to the internet and answering these questions might help narrow down your problem.

1. Are you trying to connect to the internet wirelessly or with a wire?
2. If you are connecting wirelessly, are you connected to any wireless network or did you enter the encryption key correctly?
3. If you can't detect any wireless network then check if the wireless function of your laptop is enabled or not. That can be found as a slide switch at the side of your g550.
4. What operating system are you using? Windows Vista, XP?

I hope you will find this helpful.
Thanks!

Hi elyflorin200,
I see that you have the s10-3 Netbook and that you wants to connect using Wifi.

• On your Netbook make sure that the wireless switch on the side is switched on first.
• On the lower right hand side you should see a wireless icon that looks like a signal bar indicating that your wireless is on and that it detects Networks in the area.
• Point your mouse cursor on the signal bar on the lower right it should say Networks are detected or connect to a network.
• If you do not see the signal bars then the wireless may still be OFF on your Netbook.
• Try and Press FN+F5 the same time you should see a windows that will pop up saying Networks or it should say Wireless device or the name of your of your wireless card, check if the wireless is enable or turned on under current status.
• If your S10-3 detects Networks click on you Routers name to be able to connect wireless it will prompt you for a security if in case your Router has a Network key or Security key you will need to type that in in order to get internet from he Router if ever you enter the incorrect Network/Security key i will give you an error.
• If ever you get connected it will prompt you if you want to save the Network and if you want to connect Automatically put a check on Connect automatically so that every time you turn you S10-3 ON it will detect the wireless signal in your home.

For further information regarding you s10-3 you can to this link below http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/UserGuide/Guide_list.aspx?CategoryID=686287
I hope that this will be helpful regarding you question.
Have a nice day.

make sure that the linksys VOIP(secure) router is broadcasting it's SSID or signal, otherwise it will not reflect even if you refresh the wireless network. If the router is broadcasting SSID but the lenovo laptop is not detecting it, try to re-install the wireless software for the laptop using the software from lenovo.com, just click Support then Downloads and drivers.

make sure the LAN port is enabled in the idea pad and use a known good cord and port. Go unplug a working station and see if the new unit attaches. If not the problem is in the idea pad. If it does then go back and look at the Lan connect.