How to enable Wi-Fi on a Yandex laptop: all the methods + troubleshooting

• ✈️ In the same section Network and Internet check if it is disabled Airplane modeIt blocks all wireless connections, including Wi-Fi.

On laptops Yandex with preinstalled Windows 11 the function can be activated Saving battery life, which automatically turns off Wi-Fi when the battery is low. To fix this:

4. 🔋 Go to Settings → System → Power & sleep.
5. 📉 In the section Saving battery life click Setting up battery saving and uncheck the box Limit background activity.

☑️ Checking Wi-Fi settings in Windows

Is the Wi-Fi button in the tray active?Is airplane mode disabled?Is the Wi-Fi slider in Settings turned on?Battery saving doesn't block the network?

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3. Diagnostics via Network Connections

If Wi-Fi doesn't turn on through Windows settings, check the adapter status in Network connectionsTo do this:

1. 🔧 Click Win + R, enter ncpa.cpl and press Enter.
2. 📡 Find the adapter Wireless network (or Wi-Fi). If it is not there, the driver is not installed (see section 5).
3. 🔄 If the adapter is gray, right-click on it and select Turn on.
4. 🔍 If the adapter is active, but the networks are not displayed, click Diagnostics (Windows will automatically check for problems).

On laptops Yandex Sometimes there is a bug where the Wi-Fi adapter is detected as Ethernet or Unidentified deviceThis is due to a driver conflict from Yandex and standard Windows drivers. Solution:

• 🔄 Reinstall the driver manually (instructions in section 5).
• 🔧 Roll back your system to a restore point (if the problem appeared after an update).

⚠️ Attention: If the list of network connections shows Virtual WiFi or Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct, but there is no main adapter - this is a sign of a service failure WLAN AutoConfigRun Command Prompt as administrator and run:

netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
sc config Wlansvc start= auto
sc start Wlansvc

After rebooting, the adapter should appear.

4. Checking Wi-Fi adapter drivers

About 60% of Wi-Fi problems occur on laptops. Yandex Driver-related issues. Manufacturers often install custom versions that conflict with Windows updates. To check and update your driver:

1. 🔧 Open device Manager (Win + X → Device Manager).
2. 📡 Expand the branch Network adapters.
3. 🔍 Find the device with the names Wireless, Wi-Fi, 802.11ac or Qualcomm/Atheros/Intel (For example, Qualcomm QCA61x4A on Yandex Book 14).
4. 🔄 Right-click → Update driver → Automatic search.

If Windows does not find updates, download the driver manually:

Laptop model	Wi-Fi module manufacturer	Link to the driver (official source)
Yandex Book 14 (2023–2026)	Qualcomm Atheros QCA61x4A	Support site Yandex Devices (section "Drivers")
Yandex Book 15 (2026–2026)	Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201	Official website Intel (Driver & Support Assistant)
Yandex Station (all models)	Realtek RTL8822CE	Download page Realtek (select the version for Windows 11)

After installing the driver, be sure to restart your laptop. If Wi-Fi still isn't working, try rolling back the driver:

5. 🔧 In Device Manager Right-click on the adapter → Properties → tab Driver.
6. 🔙 Click Roll back (if the button is active).

5. Enabling Wi-Fi via BIOS/UEFI

In rare cases, the Wi-Fi adapter may be disabled at the BIOS level. This is relevant if:

• 🔧 You recently updated your BIOS.
• 🔄 The laptop was restored through Yandex Recovery.
• 💻 Wi-Fi does not turn on using any of the methods described above.

To check BIOS settings:

1. 🔄 Restart your laptop and press Del, F2 or Esc (depending on the model) when the logo appears Yandex.
2. 🔍 Go to the section Advanced → Onboard Devices Configuration (or Wireless).
3. 📡 Find the parameters Wireless LAN, Wi-Fi or WLAN and set the value Enabled.
4. 💾 Save changes (F10) and reboot.

⚠️ Attention: On some models Yandex Book There is a separate setting in the BIOS Radio Switch (hardware switch control). If it is set to Disabled, keys Fn + Fx will not work even if Wi-Fi is enabled in BIOS.

What should I do if I can't enter BIOS?

If a laptop Yandex does not respond to keys Del/F2 when loading, try:

1. Disable Fast Boot in Windows (Settings → System → Power → Advanced power settings → Choose what the power buttons do → Change unavailable settings → Uncheck "Turn on fast startup").

2. Use the button Reset (if any) or hold down Shift when rebooting through the menu Start → Completion of work → Reboot (a recovery menu will open where you can select UEFI Firmware Settings).

6. Solving specific problems with Yandex laptops

Laptops Yandex have a number of unique features that can interfere with Wi-Fi. Here are the most common ones:

6.1. Conflict with proprietary software Yandex Launcher

If you have installed on your laptop Yandex Launcher (proprietary shell), it can block network settings. To fix this:

• 🔧 Open Settings → Apps → Apps & features.
• 🔍 Find Yandex Launcher or Yandex Services.
• 🗑️ Click Delete and restart your laptop.

6.2. Resetting network settings

If your Wi-Fi connects but keeps dropping out or websites won't open, reset your network:

1. 🛠️ Open Settings → Network & Internet → Advanced network settings.
2. 🔄 Click Network reset → Reset now.
3. 🔐 After rebooting, you will need to re-enter your Wi-Fi password.

6.3. IPv6 Issues

Some routers (eg. Keenetic or TP-Link) conflict with the protocol IPv6, which is enabled by default in Windows on laptops YandexTo disable it:

1. 📡 Open Network connections (ncpa.cpl).
2. 🔧 Right click on Wi-Fi → Properties.
3. 📋 Uncheck the box Internet Protocol version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and save the changes.

7. Alternative ways to connect to the Internet

If you can't turn on Wi-Fi, but you urgently need internet, use one of these methods:

• 📱 USB tethering: connect your laptop to your smartphone via USB and turn it on Modem mode in the phone settings. On Android this is done in the section Access point and modem.
• 🔌 Ethernet adapter: if the laptop does not have a port RJ-45, buy an adapter USB-to-Ethernet (costs ~500 ₽). Connect the cable directly from the router.
• 📡 External Wi-Fi adapter: USB modules from TP-Link or ASUS (For example, TL-WN823N) bypass the laptop's built-in problems.

For laptops Yandex Book With Windows 11 There's another life hack: if Wi-Fi isn't working, but you have access to another device with internet (for example, a phone), you can share the internet through Mobile hotspot:

1. 📱 Turn on your phone Access point (set a simple password, for example, 12345678).
2. 🔗 On your laptop, connect to this network as you would to a regular Wi-Fi network.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Wi-Fi on Yandex laptops

🔹 Why isn't the Wi-Fi indicator on my Yandex laptop lit?

This could mean:

• The hardware switch is disabled (check the keys) Fn + Fx or side slider).
• The adapter driver is not installed (see section 4).
• Wi-Fi is disabled in BIOS (section 5).
• The Wi-Fi module burned out (repair needed).

First, try enabling Wi-Fi through software. If the indicator doesn't light up even after a reboot, contact a service center. Yandex Devices.

🔹 How do I turn on Wi-Fi if the button is grayed out in Windows?

A gray Wi-Fi button in Windows Settings means that:

1. The adapter is disabled in Device Manager (turn it on manually).
2. The driver is not installed correctly (reinstall it from the official website).
3. Service WLAN AutoConfig disabled (start it through services.msc).

Also check if it is turned on Airplane mode (it blocks all wireless connections).

🔹 Is it possible to turn on Wi-Fi without a keyboard (if the Fn keys are broken)?

Yes, there are several ways:

• Through Windows Settings (section 2).
• Through device Manager (turn on the adapter manually).
• Through Command line:

  netsh interface set interface "Wi-Fi" enable

If the keys Fn They don't work due to a breakdown. You can reassign them using the utility. SharpKeys or in BIOS (section Hotkey Mode).

🔹 Why can't my Yandex laptop see my Wi-Fi network, but other devices can?

Possible reasons:

• The router is operating in the mode 802.11n/ac/ax, and the laptop adapter only supports 802.11b/g (update driver).
• It's enabled in the router settings. Hiding the SSID (disable this option).
• The Wi-Fi channel is set to 12–14 (in Russia only the following are allowed 1–13).
• It's activated on the router. MAC address filter (add the laptop's MAC address to the whitelist).

Try connecting to a different network (for example, from your phone). If your laptop sees it, the problem is with your router settings.

🔹 How do I reset network settings to factory defaults on a Yandex laptop?

There are two ways:

1. Via Windows:
   • Open Settings → Network & Internet → Advanced network settings → Network reset.
   • Confirm the action and restart the laptop.

Via the command line (if the first method didn’t work):

netsh int ip reset
netsh winsock reset
ipconfig /flushdns

After the reset, all saved networks and passwords will be deleted!