Adding a New Wireless Network
To create a connection to a wireless home network or public Wi-Fi, first, you must configure a Wi-Fi connection. To do this, do the following steps:
Select Start then Settings (gear icon). Within Windows Settings, select Network & Internet. Select Status on the left panel to see what your current connectivity status is. In Windows 11, select Network & Internet, then turn on Wi-Fi. Select Show available networks. If available, a list of available Wi-Fi connections will appear. Select the desired connection > Connect. If prompted, enter the network security key and select Next. Connection should complete. To remember the connection, select Connect automatically.
Repairing a Wi-Fi Connection Via Settings
You may have already set up a Wi-Fi connection, but it’s simply not connecting. There are a couple of ways to run Windows Network Troubleshooter. Below is how to get started through Settings. These instructions and screenshots cover Windows 10. We’ll also explain how to run the Windows Troubleshooter in Windows 11.
Select Start > Settings (gear icon). Within Windows Settings, select Network & Internet. In the left pane, select Status to see what your current connectivity status is. Select Show available networks. If you see available networks and adding them has failed, select Troubleshoot. Windows will scan for possible issues, if any are found a new dialog box will open giving you a possible fix. Select Apply this fix to apply possible solution. Windows Troubleshooter will apply solution and verify issue has been fixed. If Windows Network Diagnostics couldn’t fix the issue it will offer another possible solution. Select Apply this fix to attempt repair. If the Troubleshooter is unable to fix the issue, you’ll be given a list of possible issues and their statuses. You may have to look at other possible troubleshooting steps when you don’t have a wireless connection. If successful, you’ll see Fixed next to the solution. Select Close to complete.
Repairing a Wi-Fi Connection via Network and Sharing Center
To troubleshoot your Wi-Fi connection via the Network and Sharing Center, do the following.
In the Search bar, enter Control Panel, then select Open. In the Control Panel, select Network and Internet. Under Network and Sharing Center, select View network status and tasks. Under Change your networking settings, select Troubleshoot problems. Under Get up and running, select Internet Connections. In Windows 11, select Additional troubleshooters > Internet Connections. Select Run the troubleshooter. Select Troubleshoot my connection to the Internet. After scanning for possible issues and fixes, Windows Network Diagnostics may provide a fix. Select Apply the fix to complete repair. If the Troubleshooter is unable to fix the issue, you’ll be given a list of possible issues and their statuses.
View Your Network Connection
The Network and Sharing Center should now show your computer connected to the selected network. It also shows a lot of information about Sharing and Discovery settings.
The status window provides a wealth of information about your network connection. To see this information, click the View Status link, next to the network name in the center of the screen.
In the Search bar, enter Control Panel, then select Open. In the Control Panel, go to Network and Internet and select View network status and tasks. Under View your active networks, select your active connection. In Wi-Fi Status, you can see connection details, wireless properties, and even diagnose your connection. Once you’re finished, select Close.
Viewing Network Connection Settings via Network & Internet Settings
Here’s how to view your connected Wi-Fi properties through Network & Internet settings:
In the taskbar, select the Wi-Fi icon. Under the name of your Wi-Fi connection, select Properties. From here, you can see what type of network it is (Public or Private), configure firewall and security settings, and view additional properties of your network connection (speed, protocol, IP address, etc. ).
