Windows 7 wireless networks setup

Turn on the wireless device by moving the switch to the On position, by pressing the wireless function key on the keyboard, or by pressing the touch point on the panel above the keyboard. On most notebook computers, there is an LED light that glows blue when the wireless device is turned on and enabled, and glows orange when the wireless device is turned off or disabled.

Some notebook computer models may use a different color scheme. The power switch for the wireless LAN device, and the Bluetooth device if equipped , is usually located on the side of the case or above the keyboard, depending on the computer model. If it is On , continue to the next section.

If it is Off , right-click the icon and select Open Wireless Assistant. Click Turn On to enable the device. Connecting to a network from the Windows 7 Network and Sharing Center window Use these steps to connect to a network from each computer using the Network and Sharing Center window:. Enter the network pass phrase or security key for the selected wireless network. Figure : Security key or pass phrase. Select a location for the network, usually Home network.

Figure : Set Network Location. If you chose Home network , select what you want to share with other home computers running Windows 7.

Then click Next. Figure : Select what you want to share. View the Network and Sharing Center window to verify that the new network connection is now connected. Step 5: Turning on network discovery and file and printer sharing for each computer Windows 7 Turn on network discovery and file and printer sharing on each computer that you want to access on the network.

Setting the Network discovery and Advanced sharing settings in Windows 7 Change the homegroup and sharing options to cusomize your wireless network sharing.

Follow these steps to choose your settings. Under Network and Internet, click Choose homegroup and sharing options. Figure : Choose homegroup and sharing options. In the Homegroup settings window, click Change advanced sharing settings. Figure : Homegroup settings.

Select Turn on network discovery and Turn on file and printer sharing. Review the other settings and turn them on or off. Figure : Advanced sharing settings.

Step 6: Share drives, folders, and files in a wireless network Windows 7 Set sharing options for files and non-public folders on the computer you want to share from. Setting sharing options and permissions in Windows 7 To share non-public folders between computers on your network, do the following:.

Click Start , and then click Computer. Figure : Share with menu options. If you choose Specific people , the File Sharing window is displayed. Click the down arrow, select the user or users you want to share with, and then click Add.

You must accept these windows to make the necessary changes. Figure : Choose people to share with. Click an arrow under Permission Level to set the permission level for each user or group. Step 7: Testing a wireless network in Windows 7 Check your network by browsing through the shared folders on each computer on the network from the Windows 7 Network window. Verifying the setup by browsing through all shared folders and accessing files from each computer on the network Windows 7 Open the Network window and browse through the shared folders on each computer on the network.

Figure : Network window. If the computer is able to read and access files from a remote computer, the remote computer is set up correctly. Browse to every available computer from each computer on the network. If there are any issues, go back through these steps and verify that the settings are correct. If you are unsure how to browse shared folders or are experiencing difficulties, refer to the section Accessing shared files and directories in Windows 7.

When all computers are able to network to every other computer on the network, continue to the next step. Step 8: Enabling Internet access and firewall for a wireless network Once you have verified that your home network is capable of transferring files, connect and enable Internet connections for computers with Internet access. At the minimum, each computer should have its Internet connection protected with a firewall and Windows should be updated with the latest critical updates from Microsoft Windows Update.

If malicious activity comes though one computer, the activity can quickly spread through the entire network. Accessing shared files and directories in Windows 7 Do the following to access shared files and directories through a wireless network:.

Ensure network discovery and file sharing is turned On. The Network window opens and displays computers with shared folders that are detected on local networks. Windows 7 comes in bit or bit editions. This used to be more than enough for Windows XP, but progress demands higher requirements and with the minimum around 2GB now, 3GB will soon be insufficient. But, not all software makers have upgraded their programs to bit versions.

And since each new OS includes more gadgets and tools, one of the tools that Microsoft included for laptops is the Windows Mobility Center. This utility allows you to control many things at once, like screen brightness, sound, screen rotation, external displays, wireless and sometimes more depends on hardware detected by Windows 7.

When available, the Intel Wireless Connection Utility is recommended for controlling the wireless network card as it is a very good program. See this this page for instructions for use in Windows XP. But your laptop has Windows 7, here are some instructions for controlling the Wireless. On most the the Acer Laptops there is a hardware switch located on the front of the laptop which has a little picture of a satellite dish next to a slider switch.

The other key usually has a small icon to indicate wireless. There is usually a light next to the switch which is off, blinking or on. If it is blinking, then it is turned on, but not connected to any network. With the slider switch, sliding it toggles the wireless card on or off. In the lower right-hand part of the screen near the clock, you should get a notification bubble like this: Click on that bubble to get the login prompt to appear.

At this screen, simply enter your ETSU username and your password. Click on the OK button. Email itshelp etsu. Can't find what you need? Contact Us. Home Get Help with After a few seconds, your machine should be connected to the network.