If your desktop doesn’t support Wi-Fi, you’ll need to install a wireless card first.

On a mobile device running Windows 8, you can swipe in from the right side of the screen.

If you want to connect to the network automatically whenever you’re in range, check the “Connect automatically” box first.

If the network you’re trying to connect to isn’t password-protected, skip this step. You may need to look up your password if you forgot it.

Sharing your computer with other devices allows you to connect to things like printers, speakers, and other devices on your network.

Sharing your computer with other devices allows you to connect to things like printers, speakers, and other devices on your network.

Sharing your computer with other devices allows you to connect to things like printers, speakers, and other devices on your network.

Sharing your computer with other devices allows you to connect to things like printers, speakers, and other devices on your network.

Sharing your computer with other devices allows you to connect to things like printers, speakers, and other devices on your network.

Fresh connections often take a few seconds to begin working.