Select the Wi-Fi network that you want, and then tap Connect .
Enter the password for the network, and click Next. If you don’t know the password, simply ask the network admin of the place where you want to use the network.
Click Yes or No , depending on the network type that you want to connect and whether you want your computer to be discoverable by other devices (smartphones) and computers on the network.
Fixing your Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows10
If you are unable to get email, stream songs online, or browse the web, it is possible that you are not connected to your computer network and cannot access the internet. To resolve this issue, here are some troubleshooting techniques you can try;
But before anything at all, you can try the following first to see if they can fix the connection issue;
- Ensure that your Wi-Fi is actually turned on. Click the "No internet connection" icon located at the right edge of your taskbar, and make sure that the Wi-Fi is turned on. If the Wi-Fi is not turned on, click on it to turn it on. Also, endeavor to disable Airplane mode.
- From there, check if you can see a Wi-Fi network that you recognize and trust in the list of available networks. If it appears, click on the Wi-Fi network, and try to connect to the network. If the system says Connected underneath the name of the network, click on Disconnect , wait a bit, and then tap Connect again.
- Try to connect to a network on another frequency band. Many consumer Wi-Fi routers actually broadcast at two different network frequency bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. You will see these frequency bands as separate networks in the list of Wi-Fi networks that are available. If the list of available Wi-Fi networks has both a 5 GHz network and a 2.4 GHz network, try connecting to the other network.
- Ensure that the physical Wi-Fi switch on your PC is turned on (you will see an indicator light telling you that it is ON.)
- Run a Network troubleshooter. The Network troubleshooter can usually help diagnose and fix some common connection issues.
To run the Network troubleshooter
Click on the Start button, select Settings , tap Network & Internet and choose Status .
Under the Change your network settings , click on Network troubleshooter .
Follow all the steps in the troubleshooter, and check if that actually fixes the network problem.
Restart your wireless router and modem. This will help to create a new internet connection to your internet service provider (ISP).
When you restart your wireless router and modem, everyone that is connected to your network will be disconnected temporarily. The steps you can use to restart your router and modem can actually vary, but you can find the general steps below. (Note : If you are in possession of a Wi-Fi router/cable modem combo device, you will only have to use the steps for the single device.)
Unplug the router’s power cable from the power source.
Unplug the modem’s power cable from the power source. Some modems actually have a backup battery. If you unplug your modem and the lights stay on, simply remove your battery from the modem.
Wait for about 30 seconds or thereabout. Put the modem back in if you had previously removed the battery.
Plug back your modem into the power source. The lights on your modem will blink. Wait a little bit for the lights to stop blinking.
Plug the router back into the power source. Wait for a few minutes for the router and modem to power on fully. You can usually know when they are ready by looking at the status lights on the two devices.
On your PC, try to connect again.
Network troubleshooting on your computer
Check if your network adapter is compatible with the latest Windows Update
If your network connection gets lost just after updating or upgrading your Windows, there is a probability that the current driver for the network adapter was actually designed for a previous edition of Windows. To check, try to uninstall the new Windows update temporarily;
Click on the Start button, then choose Settings, tap Update & Security, click on Windows Update, tap View update history and click on Uninstall updates .
Choose the most recent update, and then click Uninstall .
If your network connection is restored by uninstalling the most recent update, check to confirm whether an updated driver is available.
In the search bar on your taskbar, enter Device Manager , and then choose Device Manager from the displayed result.
Expand the Network adapters , and find the network adapter for your computer.
Click on the network adapter, choose Update driver ,select Search automatically for updated driver software , and then proceed with the instructions on the screen.
Once the updated driver has been installed successfully, click on the Start button, select Power and click Restart if you are prompted to restart. See if this resolves the issue.
If Windows is unable to find a new driver for your network adapter, go to the website of the manufacturer of your PC to get the updated network adapter driver. For this, you must know the manufacturer of the PC and the model name.
Carry out any of the action below;
▪ If you are unable to download and install a newer network adapter driver, you can hide the update that is making you lose network connection.
▪ If you could be able to install updated drivers for your network adapter successfully, then go ahead and reinstall the latest updates. For this, click on the Start , click Setting , select Update & Security , tap Windows Update and click on Check for updates.
Setting up Wireless network for Windows 10
Using wireless networks in your home allows you access to the internet from more locations in your house. See below for how to properly set up wireless network;
Get the right equipment
Consider having the following basic equipment before
