How to Connect to Wi‐Fi Using User Name and Password

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Connect to your Wi-Fi router.

   You should see a Wi-Fi icon located on the system tray.
   
   Double click it.
   
   If you do not see the icon, click on a little, left-pointing arrow on the system tray to reveal any hidden icons.
   
   If you still cannot see the icon, you may need to installed a Wi-Fi driver.
   
   You can find out how to install your Wi-Fi driver from here
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   Step 2: Click on Start.

   Then navigate to the Connect to Menu and click on Show all connections. , In the left panel, under Network Tasks, click on Create a new connection.
   
   If you do not see the tray, click on the small, double arrow next to Network Tasks pointing down. , Click on Next. , Then click Next again. , Then click Next again. , Then click Next again. , The name can be the location of your router like “Home” or “Office”. , Insert your network user name and password.
   
   Confirm your password. , If you wish, you can create a desktop shortcut. , A new window should pop up, following, the last step.
   
   Just click Connect. ,
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   Step 3: Create a New Connection.

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   Step 4: Follow the wizard.

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   Step 5: Select the connect to the Internet option.

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   Step 6: Select the Set up my connection manually option.

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   Step 7: Select the Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password option.

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   Step 8: In the space provided

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   Step 9: type in a name for your connection.

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    Step 10: Fill in the network information.

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    Step 11: Finish the Wizard.

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    Step 12: Connect to your Wi-Fi.

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    Step 13: To connect to Wi-Fi Using this connection next time

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    Step 14: just navigate to Start

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    Step 15: click on Connect to

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    Step 16: and click your connection.

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