How to Connect to a Wi-Fi Network on a Windows Laptop

Connect to a Wi-Fi Network in Windows

1. Select the Network, Sound, or Battery icons () on the taskbar to open quick settings. The Disconnected icon appears when you’re not connected. 
    
    

   

2. On the Wi-Fi quick setting, select Manage Wi-Fi connections . You can also access the Wi-Fi options by Settings > Network & internet >Wi-Fi. 
    
    

   

3. Choose the Wi-Fi network you want, then select Connect. If you don't see the network you expect, you can manually start a new Wi-Fi scan by selecting the Refresh network list ​​​ button in the lower right. Click the circular arrow icon to re-scan your available Wi Fi networks.

1. Type the network password, and then select Next.