We all know how frustrating it can get if you don’t know how to connect your laptop to WiFi. WiFi networks are not that difficult to set up, but the right approach helps. This article will guide you through the process of connecting your laptop to WiFi.
5 Ways to connect your laptop to WiFi
Method 1: Connecting to Wi-Fi network using Taskbar
- Click on the WiFi icon in the taskbar (at the lower-right corner of your screen).
- Click on the name of the network you want to connect to.
- Enter the password if prompted.
- Click on Connect.
Method 2: Connecting to Wi-Fi using Settings
- Open the Settings window on your laptop. To do this, click on the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of your screen, and then select Settings.
- Click on the Network & Internet option.
- Click on the WiFi option.
- Click on the Manage WiFi Networks option.
- Select the network you want to connect to, and then click on the Connect button.
- Enter the password for the network, and then click on the Connect button.
Method 3: Connecting to Wi-Fi network using Command Prompt
- Open the Command Prompt on your laptop. To do this, press the Windows logo key and R on your keyboard simultaneously, type cmd into the text box, and then click on the OK button.
- Type in the following command, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard: netsh wlan show networks
- This will display a list of all the Wi-Fi networks that are currently available.
- Next, type in the following command, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard: netsh wlan connect
- Replace with the name of the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.
- Type in the password for the network, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard.
- If the password is correct, the Wi-Fi network will be connected to.
Method 4: Connecting to Wi-Fi network using Network Connections
- Open the Network Connections window on your laptop. To do this, press the Windows logo key and S on your keyboard simultaneously, type ncpa.cpl into the text box, and then click on the OK button.
- In the Network Connections window, locate the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to, and then click on the Connect button.
- If the password is correct, the Wi-Fi network will be connected to.
Method 5: Connecting to Wi-Fi network using PowerShell
- Open the PowerShell on your laptop. To do this, press the Windows logo key and S on your keyboard simultaneously, type powershell into the text box, and then click on the OK button.
- In the PowerShell window, type in the following command, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard: Get-WlanConnection
- This will display a list of all the Wi-Fi networks that are currently available.
- Next, type in the following command, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard: Get-WlanConnection | Connect-WlanConnection
- Replace with the name of the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.
- Type in the password for the network, and then press the Enter key on your keyboard.
- If the password is correct, the Wi-Fi network will be connected to.
Things to Try if Your Wireless Network is Not Working
Your wireless network is supposed to give you full-range internet access, but it’s not working. If your computer cannot find your wireless network or if you cannot connect to the Internet, there are some things you can try.
- Restart your computer and your router.
- Reboot your modem by unplugging it from the power outlet and plugging it back in.
- Move your computer and router closer to each other.
- If you are using a laptop, try turning it around so the antennas are facing the router.
- Make sure your computer’s network adapter is enabled.
- Open the Control Panel and click on Network and Internet. Click on Network and Sharing Center, and then click on Manage network connections. Make sure the box next to the network adapter is checked.
- Check the settings on your router. Open a web browser and type in the address for your router (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1). Log in to the router using the username and password. Check the settings to make sure everything is configured correctly.
Conclusion
All of these methods are easy to follow, and will help you connect to your Wi-Fi network in no time. Which method works best for you will depend on your individual setup and preferences. Try out each of these methods and see which one is the easiest and most convenient for you.