Configuring Wi-Fi settings

As you may know, Wi-Fi, short for Wireless Fidelity, is a networking technology that uses radio waves as a communication medium. Wi-Fi utilizes a networking device known as an access point that enables you to create a WirelessLocal Area Network (WLAN). WLANs enable network services to be accessed in an on-the-go format, hence enabling organizations to deploy new networking trends, such as Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD).

 

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

To connect to a Wi-Fi network from your Windows 10 computer, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Start button and select Settings on the Start menu.
2. Select Network & Internet on the Windows Settings window.
3. Select Wi-Fi from the Network & Internet navigation menu.
4. From the Wi-Fi section, select Show available networks to display the available Wi-Fi networks (see the following screenshot):

Figure 6.12. The list of available Wi-Fi networks

5. Select the Wi-Fi network that you want your computer to get connected to, and...