How to connect to a wireless access point in Windows 8?
How to connect to a wireless access point in Windows 8?
Notes
- Please make sure to have the wireless switch turned on for models that comes with a wireless hardware button. Refer to the user guide if you are unsure if your VAIO PC comes with a wireless hardware button
- Please confirm that the Wi-Fi option is turned on within PC Settings. To turn-on the Wi-Fi folloe the steps below:
- Display the Charms menu by placing the cursor on the top right hand corner or bottom right hand corner.
- Select Settings.
- Select Change PC settings.
- Select the Wireless category.
- Confirm that the Wi-Fi is set to ON.
From the Charms menu
- Display the Charms menu by placing the cursor on the top right hand corner or bottom right hand corner.
- Select Settings.
- Select the Wireless icon.
- Confirm that the Airplane mode is set to Off. Please set it to off if it’s currently turned on.
- Select the prefered wireless network to connect.
- Place a checkmark to Connect automatically if you prefer to connect to this access point automatically.
- Select Connect. Enter a passkey if prompted.
- Select the prefered sharing options:.
- No, don’t turn on sharing or connect to device (For networks in public places).
- Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices (For home or work networks).
From the Desktop
- Select the Wireless icon located to the right within the taskbar.
- Confirm that the Airplane mode is set to Off. Please set it to off if it’s currently turned on
- Select the prefered wireless network to connect.
- Place a checkmark to Connect automatically if you prefer to connect to this access point automatically.
- Select Connect. Enter a passkey if prompted.
- Select the preferred sharing options:
- No, don’t turn on sharing or connect to device (For networks in public places).
- Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices (For home or work networks).