Though it is possible to switch on/off the wifi from Windows 8.1 Charms bar.
Also Pressing Function+F12 on laptop does not have any effect. Though I have not changed any of the default settings only steps listed on above blog I tried to resolve the issue.However it has not worked. What can be a solution or what should I try.I have tried steps listed here. The same router from where all other Mobile,Laptop,Tablets at my home are working are able to connect to the wifi network.Only on this laptop I am facing this issue. However recently I see that Wifi is not working though it shows me the SSID of my network which I used to use and also SSID of neighboring networks.(That means wifi chip on laptop is able to scan the wifi signals and hence it is working). Plug an Ethernet Cable into your laptop- If your Wifi is Hooked Up to a Desktop Computer, you can simply Unplug the end of the Ethernet Cable which is plugged into the back of the Tower and plug it into your laptop- If your Wifi is not hooked up to a Desktop Computer, then you will need to get an. I have Windows 8.1 pro installed.I was using wifi on this laptop everything was working fine.