The wifi adapter didn't even show up in the list of network adapters, only the bluetooth and ethernet showed up in the list. So I thought maybe I hadn't properly reseated the antenna connectors. Opened the laptop up again, disconnected and reconnected the cables again. The wrong option and you'll have trouble detecting the wireless network. Important note: Windows 8.1 updates remove WPA. WPA uses TKIP encryption, WPA2 uses AES, but can also use TKIP for compatability (it can accept WPA connections). So the best approach to this is to select a different encryption type in your laptops adapter settings. References to Vista also apply to Windows 7 and Windows 8. Once the device is ON try actually updating your driver : Control Panel - Network - write down make and model of Wifi - double click. on it - driver's tab - write down version - click Update Driver (may not do. anything as MS is far behind certifying drivers). Unplug the power cable for the router from the power source. Unplug the power cable for the modem from the power source. Some modems have a backup battery. If you unplug the modem and lights stay on, remove the battery from the modem. Wait at least 30 seconds or so. If you had to remove the battery from the modem, put it back in. Method 1 Run the network troubleshooter and check. a) Press the 'Windows + W' key on the keyboard. b) Type troubleshooter in the search box and then press enter. c) Click "Find and fix problems" option from the list appeared in the left side. d) Click network and internet and run the network adaptor troubleshooter. Method 2 Ethernet Adapter works with Win 8, wireless adapter does not. Wireless adapter is a Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 802.11. No errors shown in Device Manager but Device Manager does not recognize the wireless adapter hardware. Would appreciate help with resolution. Right click Start to open Device Manager, choose the Network adapter you're using, on Driver tab choose Roll back, restart PC. If that doesn't help ry Uninstall, restart to reinstall. Try all of these steps: Installs base drivers, Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software for Windows Device Manager*, advanced networking services for teaming and VLANs (ANS), and SNMP for Intel® Network Adapters for Windows 8*. Not sure if this is the right driver or software for your component? If the wireless network adapter doesn't show in Device Manager, that generally means one of two things: either the adapter is turned off ("airplane mode") or the adapter isn't working at all. The ability to turn a wireless network adapter on or off is usually present in laptop/notebook computers. Method 1: Enable the WiFi service The problem happens most likely because your Windows disables the WiFi service. You can't connect to the WiFi if your Windows disables it. So you can try these steps to enable WiFi service. There are two places you can check. Way 1: Enable the WiFi service with the WiFi switch t6FSyJF.