Wireless Connection option disappeared

[Daffa]

Basically, I have an old XP laptop (don't bother asking why). It was fixed about a month ago to handle booting issue. Now that I start to use it again, I found out one major issue : the option to use wireless network isn't there.

Anyone can help with the situation?

Screenshot of current laptop taken below.

 

[GhostWolf]

You will need to manually install the WIFI driver made by the laptop manufacturer.
Just type your computer model + "drivers" in any search engine.

 

[Daffa]

I see, I will look into them.
Thanks.

 

[Dr Super Good]

You can check in Device Manager (in control panel) if you can see it. Even without a driver it should appear as either the wrong driver or as a device without driver. You might need to check "show all devices" and make sure the reveal hidden devices (can require command line).

If installing the drivers does not help then maybe there is a loose connection with the hardware.

 

[rulerofiron99]

If your laptop has a physical wifi switch, turn it off and on again.

PS: You can take a print screen by pressing the Prnt Scrn button on your keyboard.

 

[Daffa]

I'm aware of Print Screen, though thanks for reminding
I prefer manual photo since the laptop has no way to connect to internet.

It's that the option for wifi isn't there, browsed the net and seems Axioo (my old laptop type) has withdraw it's drivers

 

[Ash]

No better time to install Linux, in that case!

 

[PublishedShadow]

Well, you could look in device manager, find the Device (May be called network controller if the drivers are not installed) go into the device properties, and then Under 'Details' tab there should be a Hardware ID option from the dropdown box.

Google the hardware ID's to help find the drivers from the actual manufacturer of the Card. Usually ODM's (Axioo in your case) make their own drivers for their systems. If you can't find drivers from them, you could try going to the manufacturer's website (IE Intel) and find the drivers there.

If the card isn't in the Device Manager at all then The wireless card itself may be bad.