How to Find a Wireless Network With Windows Vista

A computer with wireless capabilities can connect to a wireless network from anywhere.

Microsoft's Windows Vista includes a built-in feature to help you find wireless networks that you can access from your wireless computer. These wireless networks are only available if your computer is equipped with wireless capabilities or has a wireless adapter installed. Once you find a wireless network, you can connect to it, provided it is public or you know the pass code if it is secure.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Windows Vista and active wireless card

Instructions

1. Click "Start" and click "Connect to" in the right pane.

2. Click "Wireless" in the Show list to see a list of available wireless networks in the vicinity of your computer.

3. Click the network to which you want to connect and click "Connect."

Tips & Warnings

• Click "Set up a connection or network" if you don't see the network to which you want to connect and walk through the onscreen instructions for manually finding a network.

• To keep your computer free from malware, only connect to secure wireless networks.

References

• Microsoft Windows: View and Connect to Available Wireless Networks