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Connect to Wireless Network in Windows 7

Connecting your Windows 7 computer to your wireless network is a fairly painless task.
Difficulty Beginner
Time to Complete 15 Minutes
Required Information Your Wifi name and password
  1. Near the clock there is a network icon. By default it is a wireless strength indicator with a yellow star. Click this icon.

    Windows 7 Connect to Wifi Step 1

  2. A new panel will open. This will is the wireless networks your computer can see. If you can’t see your network in the list click the blue button in the top right hand corner of the panel to refresh the list. Click your wireless name, a connect button will then be shown. Click the connect button.

    Windows 7 Connect to Wifi Step 2

  3. You will then be prompted for your wireless password. Type it in the Security Key field and click Ok.

    Windows 7 Connect to Wifi Step 3

  4. Your computer will then take a few seconds to connect. When it is done the Connecting window will disappear, otherwise this window will show any errors that are encountered.

    Windows 7 Connect to Wifi Step 4

  5. You should then be able to open up your web browser and access the internet.

    Windows 7 Connect to Wifi Step 5