Introduction
Open your Network and Sharing Center. Click Set up a new connection or network > Manually connect to a wireless network > Next. Configure the settings you would like. Click Next > Close. Connect to your newly configured network.
Instructions
1) In the notification area (bottom right-hand corner of your screen), right-click the network icon.
2) Click Open Network & Internet settings.
3) Click Network and Sharing Center.
4) Click Set up a new connection or network.
5) Click Manually connect to a wireless network, and then click Next.
6) Configure the following settings, and then click Next.
- Network name: the SSID of the network to which you wish to connect
- Security type: No authentication (Open)
- Start this connection automatically: checked
- Connect even if the network is not broadcasting: checked
7) Click Close.
8) Click on the Network Icon located at the bottom-right corner of your screen.
9) Click on the network you just configured, and then choose Connect.
Outcome
Your computer will now be connected to the wireless network you configured.