Connecting your wireless Windows® 8, 8.1 and 10 computers to the network can be done in a few steps. But before connecting them to a wireless network, check the following items first.
Wireless settings
Prepare the settings listed below:
Other things that you need to do:
Windows 10
Windows 8 and 8.1
Windows 10
Step 2:
Select your network from the list and click Connect.
QUICK TIP: If you wish to connect to the network automatically upon startup, check Connect automatically.
You will be asked if you want to enable network discovery between the devices in your network.
QUICK TIP: If you are setting up a home or work network, select Yes.
Windows 8 and 8.1
NOTE: For video instructions on how to connect your Windows computer to the wireless network, click here.
Troubleshooting issues while connecting to the router
If the above steps did not work successfully, try removing the old wireless profiles first and try connecting again following the same steps. Click on the link below to know how.
Removing wireless network profiles or preferred networks
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Wireless settings
Prepare the settings listed below:
- Wireless network name (SSID) – the name of your wireless network
- Wireless security type – the mode and encryption used by the router
- Network security key or Passphrase – the password used to connect wirelessly
Other things that you need to do:
- Ensure that your laptop or computer has wireless capability.
- Check the wireless switch and make sure it is turned ON. If you don’t know how to turn it ON, contact your laptop or computer’s manufacturer for assistance in enabling the wireless capability.
- Ensure that your laptop or computer is within three (3) to 10 feet from the router you are trying to wirelessly connect to.
Windows 10
Windows 8 and 8.1
Windows 10
Step 1:
Click the Wireless
icon on the system tray of your Desktop screen. The list of available wireless networks will be displayed.
Click the Wireless

QUICK TIP: Press Windows
key + D to reveal the Desktop.
NOTE: In this example, the linksyssmartwifirouter_5Ghz network was used.
NOTE: In this example, the linksyssmartwifirouter_5Ghz network was used.

Step 2:
Select your network from the list and click Connect.
QUICK TIP: If you wish to connect to the network automatically upon startup, check Connect automatically.
Step 3:
Enter your network security key or passphrase then click Next.
Enter your network security key or passphrase then click Next.
You will be asked if you want to enable network discovery between the devices in your network.
QUICK TIP: If you are setting up a home or work network, select Yes.

NOTE: The wireless icon on the system tray will change to
, indicating it is now connected to your network with Internet access. If there is no Internet connection, the icon will be
.


Windows 8 and 8.1
Step 1:
Press the Windows
key + D on your keyboard to show the Desktop.
Step 2:
Click on the Wireless
icon on the system tray. The list of available wireless networks will be displayed.
Press the Windows

Step 2:
Click on the Wireless


Step 3:
Select your network from the list and click Connect.
QUICK TIP: If you wish to connect to the network automatically upon startup, check Connect automatically.
Select your network from the list and click Connect.
QUICK TIP: If you wish to connect to the network automatically upon startup, check Connect automatically.

Step 4:
Enter your network security key or passphrase and click Next.
Step 5:
You will be asked if you want to enable sharing between the devices in your network.
QUICK TIP: If you are setting up a home network, select Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices.
Enter your network security key or passphrase and click Next.
Step 5:
You will be asked if you want to enable sharing between the devices in your network.
QUICK TIP: If you are setting up a home network, select Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices.
The status of the wireless connection will be displayed.

The wireless icon on the system tray will change once the computer is successfully connected to the network. Upon connection to the Internet, it will display
.

NOTE: For video instructions on how to connect your Windows computer to the wireless network, click here.
Troubleshooting issues while connecting to the router
If the above steps did not work successfully, try removing the old wireless profiles first and try connecting again following the same steps. Click on the link below to know how.
Removing wireless network profiles or preferred networks
Related Articles:
Connecting a Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 operating system computers to a hidden network
Identifying Linksys dual-band routers and devices
Differentiating the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequency bands
Personalizing and connecting to the 5 GHz wireless band on a Linksys Wi-Fi Router
Checking if your Windows computer has the 5 GHz network band capability
Checking if your Mac computer has the 5 GHz network band capability