On Linux range light on wifi button & no wifi, yet I do have wifi on Win10

[RayClo]

After closing Win10 where wifi worked, I started my Linux (Zorin 17.3 o/s & now no wifi on it but was 

     there 1 hr ago, It now has a constant orange light on the wifi button.  Help if you can please.

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @RayClo,

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for reaching out!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

I understand your Wi-Fi working in Windows but not in Linux (Zorin 17.3), with a constant orange wireless light. Let’s go through a few checks.

Before we proceed:

Is this a dual-boot system (Windows and Linux on the same laptop)?

Does wired Ethernet work in Linux?

Meanwhile, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Check Wireless Hardware Switch or Function Key

• Look for a wireless key on the keyboard (often Fn + F2, F5, or F12).
• Press the wireless key once.
• Wait 10 seconds.
• Check if the orange light changes to white/blue.
• If available, toggle it once more.
• A solid orange light usually indicates the wireless radio is disabled.

Step 2: Turn Off Airplane Mode in Linux

• Open Settings in Zorin.
• Select Network.
• Ensure Airplane Mode is OFF.
• Turn Wi-Fi OFF.
• Wait 10 seconds.
• Turn Wi-Fi back ON.

Step 3: Fully Shut Down Windows (If Dual Booting)

• Windows Fast Startup can lock the wireless adapter.
• Boot into Windows.
• Open Control Panel > Power Options.
• Select Choose what the power buttons do.
• Click Change settings that are currently unavailable.
• Uncheck Turn on fast startup.
• Save changes.
• Shut down Windows completely (do not Restart).
• Boot back into Linux.

Step 4: Restart Network Manager in Linux

• Restart the laptop.
• After login, wait 1–2 minutes.
• Open the network menu.
• Toggle Wi-Fi off and back on.
• Check if available networks appear.

Step 5: Check for Additional Drivers

• Open Software & Updates.
• Select the Additional Drivers tab.
• If a wireless driver is listed, select the recommended option.
• Apply changes.
• Restart the system.

I hope this helps.

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