WiFi suddenly stops working, computer asks for Ethernet cable

[goge_slatkish]

My laptop with Windows 7 suddenly stopped connecting wirelessly, now it says I need an Ethernet cable to access Internet. I've never needed one before. My phone connects fine so it has to be the computer. Help?

 

[popatim]

This was moved to Laptop Tech Support. Please add the make and mode# of the laptop to your post. Thank you.

 

[jsmithepa]

WIFI NIC died?