This wikiHow teaches you how to connect your Android, iPhone, Mac, or Windows computer to wireless internet.
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Method 1 of 4: On iPhone and iPad
Step 1. Open Settings
This app is usually placed on the home screen.
The steps described here also apply to iPod touch
Step 2. Tap on Wi-Fi which is at the top of the Settings page
Step 3. Toggle the Wi-Fi button to "On"
Skip this step if the button next to the text Wi-Fi was green.
Step 4. Select the desired network name
The desired wireless network name will be displayed under the " CHOOSE A NETWORK " heading. Once you tap the desired network, the device will start connecting.
Step 5. Enter the network password when prompted
If you're using a home network, but haven't set a password, use the Wi-Fi password found on the back or bottom of the router.
If the selected network does not have a password, your device will automatically connect after you tap on the network
Step 6. Tap Join which is located in the top right corner
If you enter the correct password, the device will be connected to the network.
Method 2 of 4: On Android Device
Step 1. Swipe down from the top of the screen
The Quick Settings menu will open.
Step 2. Press
in a long time.
It's usually in the upper-left side of the menu. The Wi-Fi settings for the Android device will open.
Step 3. Toggle the Wi-Fi button to "ON"
This will enable Wi-Fi.
Skip this step if the button already says "ON"
Step 4. Tap on one of the network names
Find the name of the Wi-Fi network you want to use to connect your Android device.
Step 5. Enter the network password when prompted
If you're using a home network, but haven't set a password, use the Wi-Fi password found on the back or bottom of the router.
If the selected network does not have a password, your device will automatically connect after you tap on the network
Step 6. Tap Connect located in the bottom right corner
If you entered the password correctly, the Android device will be connected to the network.
Method 3 of 4: On Windows Computer
Step 1. Click the icon
which is in the lower-right corner of the taskbar.
If you are not connected to a network, above the icon there will be a *. Maybe you should first click ^ to bring it up.
- In Windows 7, the Wi-Fi icon is a series of vertical bars.
- D Windows 8, point the mouse to the top right corner first, then click Settings.
Step 2. Click a network name
You must have a password or have obtained permission to connect to the network.
Step 3. Click Connect
It's in the lower-right corner of the network name.
To have your computer automatically connect to the network if it's within range, you can also check the " Connect automatically " box here
Step 4. Enter the network password when prompted
If you're on a home network, but haven't set a password, use the Wi-Fi password found on the back or bottom of the router.
If the selected network does not have a password, the computer will automatically connect after you click Connect.
Step 5. Click Next in the lower left corner of the network window
If you entered the password correctly, the computer will connect to the network.
Method 4 of 4: On Mac Computer
Step 1. Click
This icon is located at the top right of the menu bar at the top of the screen. If the computer is not already connected to a wireless network, the icon will appear hollow like this
Step 2. Select the desired network name
A pop-up window will appear asking you to enter a password.
Step 3. Enter the network password when prompted
If you're on a home network, but haven't set a password, use the Wi-Fi password found on the back or bottom of the router.
If the selected network does not have a password, the computer will automatically connect after you click on the network name
Step 4. Click Join
It's at the bottom of the pop-up window. The Mac computer will connect to the network if you enter the correct password.
