Windows 11 Add a Wi-Fi Network
Windows 11
Add a Wi-Fi NetworkKeep your Windows® 11 device connected. Learn how to quickly set up and join any available Wi-Fi network with this simple walkthrough.
Before you begin
For Mi-Fi devices, refer to Wi-Fi Encryption Key/Passphrase for assistance locating the default network credentials (SSID/Password).
If you're unable to locate the Wi-Fi switch on your computer, browse to the Product support page for your computer model to view the User Guide's Wi-Fi switch info section.
When using a notebook, make sure that the network adapter switch on your computer is turned on. Many notebooks have a physical switch somewhere on the top, front, or side of the computer that turns the network adapter on or off.
There's usually an indicator light on the notebook that shows if the wireless network adapter is enabled.
Steps
- Select theWi-Fi iconlocated in the lower right of the taskbar to open the Quick Setting menu.If the Wi-Fi icon isn't visible, select theSignal bars icon, also located in the lower right of the taskbar.
- Select theArrow iconnext to the Wi-Fi icon.
- Select an available network.For notebook computers (non-tablets), a physical switch may need to be turned on.If the preferred network isn't listed, it can be added manually.
- SelectConnect.To automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network whenever it's available, selectConnect automaticallybefore connecting.
- If presented, enter the network security key or username and password then selectOK.