Connect to a wireless network

  1. Open the system menu from the right side of the top bar. 

  2. Select Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi section of the menu will expand. 

  4. Click the name of the network you want.

    If the name of the network is not shown, scroll down the list. If you still do not see the network, you may be out of range, or the network

  6. If the network is protected by a password, enter the password when prompted and click Connect.

    If you do not know the key, it may be written on the underside of the wireless router or base station, or in its instruction manual.

  7. The network icon will change appearance as the computer attempts to connect to the network.


  9. Connect to a hidden wireless network

    • Open the system menu from the right side of the top bar.

    • Select the arrow of Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi section of the menu will expand.

    • Click all networks.

    • Press the menu button in the top-right corner of the window and select Connect to Hidden Network….

    • In the window that appears, select a previously-connected hidden network using the Connection drop-down list, or New for a new one.

    • For a new connection, type the network name and choose the type of wireless security from the Wi-Fi security drop-down list. 

    • Enter the password or other security details. 

    • Click Connect.