Check if the network or wireless icon is hidden

1. Click the small up arrow icon on the taskbar to view hidden icons

2. If the network or wireless icon is appearing there, simply drag and drop it to the taskbar area

Turn on the Network or wireless icon in Settings

1. Open Start menu, click Settings icon to open the Settings app. The Windows logo + I keyboard shortcut can also be used to open Settings. And click System.

2. Click Notifications & actions tab and go to Add or remove quick actions.

3. Turn on Network icon.

Restart Windows Explorer

This solution is ideal if the network or wireless icon is not automatically updating to show the status of the internet connection. For instance, many times, the icon shows that the status as not connected even when you are able to browse the web.

1. This solution is ideal if the network or wireless icon is not automatically updating to show the status of the internet connection. For instance, many times, the icon shows that the status as not connected even when you are able to browse the web

2. If you see the Task Manager with restricted view, click More details.

3. Under the Processes tab, right-click on Windows Explorer entry, and then click Restart button.

The network or wireless icon should now appear properly.