Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Computer with wireless capability
- Wireless router or hot spot
Step1
Some computers connect automatically. The only thing that you have to do is make sure the wireless in your computer is turned on. There should be a button with an indicator light near your keyboard. If you have trouble locating it, refer to your user’s manual for the location.
Step2
For older computers more steps are needed. With a computer running windows open your start menu and find “network” or “internet connections”. There should be an option for wireless that you can click. Your computer will search for wireless connections and you will be offered a list of options. Find the connection in the list for the location that you are at. Once you click it you will be connected.
Step3
For wireless connections that have passwords the wireless wizard is your best option. It will allow you to first enter the SSID which is the name of the network. Usually the SSID and password are posted in locations where the access is free. The SSID is the name of the network. Keep clicking next through the screens and enter the user name an password in the indicated fields.
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Comments
MidniteWriter said
on 2/15/2008 This is true. Just look for a network you do not normally see and connect to it. Sometimes the establishment owner will give you a website to go to first and then you type the username and password. Sometimes there is a time limit.
Do not access any sensitive information while you are on a shared wi-fi network like this, though.
toadfrogswife said
on 2/1/2008 Thanks I have an older laptop that I never thought to hookup wireless too. This will help
Ceile said
on 2/1/2008 Great information! I've always been hesitant to try this, since I have broadband access, I was afraid to connect to WiFi in case it messed up my broadband access! ha ha...Guess it's time to try something new! :)