Frequent Question: How Do I Enable Local Area Connection in Windows 8?

How do I setup a LAN connection on Windows 8?

Set Up Windows 8 to Connect to a Network

1. Summon the Charms bar and click the Settings icon. …
2. Click the network icon near the bottom of the Settings pane. …
3. Click the Wireless Available icon. …
4. Choose the desired wireless network by clicking its name and then clicking the Connect button. …
5. Enter a password.

How do I turn on local area connection?

Ensure the network adapter is enabled by entering the network adapter settings and looking at the local area connection icon. If this icon is greyed-out, it’s disabled. Right-click or tap and hold the adapter icon and select “Enable” from the menu.