How to Connect a Notebook Computer to Wireless Internet

Connecting to a wireless network with a wireless enabled computer is simple and easy.

Wireless networking allows a user to connect to Internet and home network services without the need of wires. This makes it very convenient when users can't run Ethernet cable throughout their homes or want the benefit of connecting to their networks while outside or in the vicinity of their homes. Luckily, wireless Internet is easy to connect to with a wireless-enabled laptop computer.

Instructions

1. Turn on your wireless adapter. The switch can be found along the side of your laptop or with the rest of its hot keys.

2. Click the "Start" button and select the "Connect To" option on the "Start" menu.

3. Find your wireless network from the list that appears. Click on its entry, and then click the "Connect" button.

4. Enter a password-protected network. If the network is not password protected or you are connecting from a public Wi-Fi hot spot, you will be prompted with a warning. Click "Connect Anyway" to continue to the connection process.

5. Open your web browser and navigate to a web page to test your connection.

Tips & Warnings

• When surfing the web over an unsecured Wi-Fi network, be wary of what personal information you send over webpages as it could potentially be seen by unauthorized users.

References

• Microsoft: How to Connect to a Wireless Network