How to connect to a wireless network

Connect to a Wi- Fi network is usually very easy , whether a home wireless network or public hotspot or Wi -Fi network. For example a caf or library. The first is to make sure you have what it takes to connect the Wi- Fi: A Wi -Fi network to connect to If you are in your house, you must have a Wi- Fi router . If you are in another location verifies that there is a Wi -Fi network and you have permission to connect to it . A Wi -Fi adapter Most current laptops have such integrated components. It is what allows them to connect to a wireless network. Are not you sure yours does? See the user manual or search the specifications of your PC in the manufacturer's website . You can always buy a USB Wi- Fi adapter or other if necessary . USB Wi -Fi and other network adapters Knowing the data network access Wi -Fi You can not connect to it if you know the name of the network ( the SSID) and WEP , WPA or WPA 2 key that normally protects .

If you meet all the requirements for connecting the Wi -Fi ( Listing 1) what you need now is to find the wireless network and make sure it is available. Here are the steps for Windows 7. If something is not working or you do not get seen problems with Wi -Fi . Locate the Network Connections icon . It's on the right side of the taskbar next to the system clock. Has the shape of a small monitor , single or double , of a rising or bars . Click it . You will see a list of Wi -Fi networks . Ie networks that are within the coverage radius of your Wi- Fi adapter . To the right of each name there is a bar indicator . Shows the signal intensity . The higher (more green bars ) , better and faster the connection to the wireless network. Increase Wi- Fi Signal Each network is identified by a name or SSID. Find the one that corresponds to the Wi -Fi network you want to connect to and double -click.

When the network is protected you must indicate your Wi -Fi password to connect to it . If you do not know, it is normal that you can find in the bottom of your Wi- Fi router . Write it and click OK. IMPORTANT : Put extra care when typing the key, to not confuse you. And note that the uppercase and lowercase letters are different . Not just writing another . Windows remember the password if you ever connect to the Wi -Fi . In Windows 7 you will have to indicate the first type of wireless network to which you just connected . It is important to choose depending on the case because Windows configures different security options . There are three options : Home network. Select this ONLY if you connect to Wi -Fi in your home. Work Network . It's the one you should choose if you are connecting to a Wi- Fi network in your workplace. Public network . Choose it in any other case . For example to connect to Wi -Fi cafes, airports or other public place . That's it. Opens a web page or read your mail to verify that the connection works.

Configure your Wi-Fi network will optimize its operation. And as you will see is very simple: Connect to Wi-Fi you will configure network. Click the Network Connections icon. Already know that has the shape of a monitor or of a mounting bar form a triangle. It is the right of the taskbar near the clock. When you click on him Wi-Fi networks is. Look for yours. Right click on the network name. Select Properties from the menu that appears. The properties window opens wireless network by default on the Security tab. Do not change anything in it. Click the Connection tab. Click on these boxes to enable them if they are not already: Connect automatically when this network is in range and Connect even if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID). Click OK.