Wi-Fi set up on my new Plusnet router

[#1]

I've just got my new Plusnet 983MXP router from Plusnet and connected the ADSL line and Ethernet to my PC.  I can get on the internet but can't set up the WiFi.  In the setup manual, it says to click the WiFi icon on the taskbar but I can't find such an icon anywhere so can't get much further.  Can anyone help, please?

I'm running Windows 10 Home 64 bit with automatic updates enabled.

[#2]

which operating system are you using

For windows 10 see

http://www.techadvisor.co.uk/how-to/windows/how-connect-wi-fi-on-windows-10-3633729/

or if missing on windows 10 see

http://www.intowindows.com/fix-wireless-icon-missing-from-taskbar-in-windows-10/

on Mac

see

https://www.plus.net/help/archive/broadband/how-to-connect-to-your-wi-fi-network-mac-os-x/

[#3]

Are you connecting with a PC or a Laptop? Either way which model?

[#4]

Hello, Mustrum and thanks for your reply.  I'm connecting to a PC and I've plugged the Ethernet cable in and powered it up.  I also want to set it up to connect to my phone.  

Not too much to go on for the model.  It's whatever Plusnet are sending out currently and it has just the Plusnet logo on the router but no model name or the number other than the one I gave above which is PLUSNET - 983MXP.  Sorry that I can't give you any more than this!

[#5]

It was the PC model I was after, not many come with WiFi

[#6]

Sorry, I misunderstood!  It's a Novatech PC - 1536 Iflame Pro. However, what I'm doing is replacing an older router that has failed and Plusnet has supplied another.  The PC has been plugged into a router since I got it and Wi-Fi has worked.

[#7]

OK, the first of all type WiFi in the search box at the left hand side of the taskbar and make sure it is switched on. Then follow the advice in @LifeonMars link above. However you may need to disconnect the Ethernet cable first.

[#8]

Hello, LifeonMars and thanks for your reply and links.  I have Windows 10 Home 64-bit version 10.0.15063.  I checked the "missing" link as that what it seems to be but in step 3 I can't seem to find the two options they give to select or turn on and off.  

From Windows setting I did > system > Notifications and Actions > Add or remove quick settings.  There is a list under that but they are all on except for "hide notifications".

[#9]

Hi

I personally do not use windows so really am unable to help further,

Perhaps a windows 10 user will help

this is what plusnet say about setting up their routers

https://www.plus.net/help/broadband/router-setup-guides/

All I can suggest is google your questions and hopefully you will read your answer

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-manage-wireless-network-connections-windows-10

Good Luck

[#10]

Thanks for your latest reply Mustrum.  I've tried typing WiFi in the search box and top of the list is a link to the MS Wi-Fi app.  Nothing about on or off.  Am I getting this right?

[#11]

...thanks anyway LifeonMars.  Appreciated.

[#12]

take look here

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-networking/missing-wifi-icon-windows-10...

A:

In reply to mkvet2003's post on August 4, 2015

Method 1: 
1- Right click on Taskbar
2- Properties
3- Notification area: customize
4- Turn system icons ON or OFF
5- Turn ON Network
6- Go one step back
7- select which icons appear on the taskbar
8- turn Network icon ON
Done!

if network is greyed out follow method 2

Method 2

1.Open Task Manager

2.Locate windows explorer and right click on it and select and "end task" (if there are multiple instances of windows explorer, 3.please "end task" all of them)

4.Click File (top menu) and then Run New Task

type "explorer.exe" without quotes and check the mark against "Create this task with administrative privileges"

Click ok

The WIFI and Network icon should be back now!