If the Wi-Fi on your Asus TUF Dash F15 keeps disappearing and you're unable to connect to the internet, there are several troubleshooting steps you can try:
1. ***Restart Your Laptop:*** Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary issues. Restart your laptop and see if the Wi-Fi icon reappears.
2. ***Check Airplane Mode:*** Ensure that Airplane Mode is turned off. Airplane Mode disables all wireless connections, including Wi-Fi. You can find Airplane Mode in the Action Center or Settings on Windows.
3. ***Update Wi-Fi Drivers:*** Outdated or corrupt Wi-Fi drivers can cause connectivity issues. Go to the Device Manager, locate your Wi-Fi adapter, right-click it, and select "Update driver." Follow the prompts to update the driver.
4. ***Reset Network Settings:*** Resetting network settings can sometimes fix connectivity issues. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network reset, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
5. ***Check Wi-Fi Settings:*** Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled in your laptop's settings. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi and ensure it's turned on.
6. ***Check Wi-Fi Router:*** Ensure that your Wi-Fi router is working properly and that other devices can connect to it. If other devices are having trouble as well, the issue may be with the router.
7. ***Forget and Reconnect to Wi-Fi Network:*** Forget the Wi-Fi network you're trying to connect to and then reconnect. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi, select the network, and then click "Forget." Afterward, reconnect to the network and enter the password if required.
8. ***Run Network Troubleshooter:*** Windows has a built-in network troubleshooter that can help diagnose and fix connectivity issues. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot, and then select "Internet Connections" under "Find and fix other problems."
9. ***Disable Power Saving for Wi-Fi Adapter:*** Sometimes, power-saving settings can interfere with Wi-Fi connectivity. Go to Device Manager, find your Wi-Fi adapter, right-click it, select "Properties," go to the "Power Management" tab, and uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power."
10. ***Perform System Restore:*** If the issue started recently, you can try restoring your system to a previous point when Wi-Fi was working fine. Search for "System Restore" in the Start menu and follow the on-screen instructions.
If none of these solutions work, there may be a hardware issue with your laptop's Wi-Fi adapter, and you may need to contact Asus customer support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance.