Quick Answer: How to Connect Wifi in Windows 8?
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Connecting Windows 8 to a Wireless Network

  • If you are using a PC, move the mouse to the bottom or top right corner of the screen and select the cog icon labelled Settings.
  • Select the wireless icon.
  • Select your wireless network from the list – in this example we’ve called the network Zen Wifi.
  • Select Connect.

How do I turn WiFi on with Windows 8?

Windows 7

  1. Go to the Start Menu and select Control Panel.
  2. Click the Network and Internet category and then select Networking and Sharing Center.
  3. From the options on the left-hand side, select Change adapter settings.
  4. Right-click on the icon for Wireless Connection and click enable.

Does Windows 8 have WiFi?

For more info on Windows 8 mobile network capabilities, read Steven Sinofsky’s blog post on “Engineering Windows 8 for mobile networks”. Move the mouse cursor to the upper right corner of the screen until the Charms Bar appears. Select the wireless network connection, and click on Connect. Enter the password.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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