How to Use Wi-Fi on a Notebook Computer

Connect to a wireless notebook with your laptop computer.

Notebook computers now have the ability to connect directly to an Internet source through wireless means. This is done through the built-in wireless sense found on the notebook computer. The sense detects available wireless (or Wi-Fi) networks and directly connects the system up to the wireless source. Although it does take some minor configuration, the entire process only takes a moment or two to complete.

Instructions

1. Move your notebook computer closer to a wireless network. The closer you are to the origin of the network, the stronger your signal is going to be and the faster the Internet connection.

2. Right-click the wireless icon on the lower-right corner of the desktop and choose "Enable," followed by "Search for Available Wireless Networks."

3. Select the network you want to connect to from the pop-up window that displays all of the available connections, then type in any required password and click "Connect."

4. Change the wireless connection at any time by returning to this page and selecting a different wireless source.

5. Launch the Internet browser and your computer connects to the Wi-Fi source.

References

• Wireless Internet: Internet Information