Adding a New Wireless Network

To create a connection to a wireless home network or public Wi-Fi, first, you must configure a Wi-Fi connection. To do this, do the following steps:

Repairing a Wi-Fi Connection Via Settings

You may have already set up a Wi-Fi connection, but it’s simply not connecting. There are a couple of ways to run Windows Network Troubleshooter. Below is how to get started through Settings. These instructions and screenshots cover Windows 10. We’ll also explain how to run the Windows Troubleshooter in Windows 11.

Repairing a Wi-Fi Connection via Network and Sharing Center

To troubleshoot your Wi-Fi connection via the Network and Sharing Center, do the following.

View Your Network Connection

The Network and Sharing Center should now show your computer connected to the selected network. It also shows a lot of information about Sharing and Discovery settings. The status window provides a wealth of information about your network connection. To see this information, click the View Status link, next to the network name in the center of the screen.

Viewing Network Connection Settings via Network & Internet Settings

Here’s how to view your connected Wi-Fi properties through Network & Internet settings: