Managing a Wireless Connection
After you setup and connect to a wireless network, you can use the Manage Wireless Networks folder to view established wireless connections, add or remove wireless networks, or change the connection order. In the Manage Wireless Networks folder, each established wireless network appears, displaying security and connectivity information. You can use buttons on the toolbar to work with the wireless network connections. If you want to view or change connection and security properties for individual wireless connections, you can use the Wireless Network Properties dialog box. You can view the wireless network name, SSID, type, and availability, and enable automatic or preferred connect options or change the security type and key.
View Wireless Connections
Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click the Network and Sharing Center icon in Classic view.
If the left pane, click Manage wireless networks.
To add a wireless connection, click the Add button, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Select the wireless network connection you want to modify.
To remove it, click the Remove button, and then click OK.
To change the connection order, click the Move up or Move down button.
When you’re done, click the Close button.
Display Wireless Connection and Security Properties
Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click the Network and Sharing Center icon in Classic view.
If the left pane, click Manage wireless networks.
Right-click the wireless connection you want to view, and then click Properties.
Click the Connection tab.
Select or clear the following connection check boxes:
Connect automatically when this network is in range.
Connect to a more preferred network if available.
Connect even if the networks is not broadcasting.
Click the Security tab.
To change the security type, click the list arrow, and then select the type you want.
When you change the security type, the other options change, which you can then modify.
Click OK, and then click the Close button.
