This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a computer with the Windows 8 operating system to a wireless internet network.
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Step 1. Make sure your computer supports WiFi
Most laptops come with a wireless card that allows you to connect your computer to WiFi, but most desktop computers don't come with the card in the package.
If your desktop computer does not support WiFi, you will need to install a wireless network card (PCI) first
Step 2. Open the “Charms” bar
Place the cursor in the upper or lower right corner of the screen, or press the key combination Win+C. After that, the “Charms” bar will be displayed from the right side of the screen.
For mobile devices with Windows 8 operating system, you can swipe the screen from the right
Step 3. Click “Settings”
This option is indicated by the gear icon at the bottom of the “Charms” bar. After that, the “Settings” menu will be displayed.
Step 4. Click the WiFi icon
This icon looks like a series of rising bars and is displayed on the top left side of the settings menu. Once clicked, a list of available wireless networks will be displayed.
Step 5. Select the network you want to connect to
Click the network you want to connect to. After that, the network card will be opened so that the name and network information can be displayed.
Step 6. Click Connect
It's in the lower-right corner of the network card. After that, the network will be opened.
If you want to connect to the network automatically whenever the computer is within the network coverage area, check the " Connect automatically " box first
Step 7. Type in the network password
You can enter it in the "Enter the network security key" field.
- If the network you want to connect to is not protected by a password, skip this step.
- You may need to look up the network password if you forget it.
Step 8. Click the Next button
It's in the lower-left corner of the network card.
Step 9. Select sharing options
Click " No, don't turn on sharing or connect to devices " or " Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices " Usually, you need to select “ No ” for public and unprotected internet network. For work or home networks, you can select “ Yes ”.
Sharing your computer with other devices allows you to connect to devices such as printers, speakers, or other devices connected to your network
Step 10. Test your internet connection
Open a web browser and visit a specific page (eg Google or Facebook). If the connection is successful, you can load the page.
