In modern society, computers have become one of the indispensable tools in people's daily life and work. And in order for the computer to be able to surf the Internet normally, connecting to wifi is a very important operation. This article will introduce in detail how to connect a new computer to WiFi.
1. Preparations.
Before connecting to WiFi, you need to make the following preparations:
1.1 Choose the right wireless card.
The wireless network card is the core equipment for the computer to achieve wireless Internet access. If your computer doesn't have a built-in wireless card, you need to buy an appropriate external wireless card and make sure it's compatible with your computer system.
1.2 Make sure the wifi signal is covered.
To connect to WiFi, first make sure that there is a available WiFi signal around. It can be detected by turning on wifi on the computer, and if there is no wifi signal available, you can consider using a wireless router to provide a wifi signal.
2. Connect to WiFi
There are several ways to connect to wifi, here are a few common ones:
2.1 Use the WiFi connection tool provided by the operating system.
Most operating systems will provide a built-in WiFi connection tool, such as Windows"Network and Internet settings", macOS"System Preferences"Wait. Open the corresponding settings interface, click on the "WiFi" option, then select a nearby WiFi network, and enter the WiFi password in the input box to complete the connection.
2.2 Use the connection software provided by the wireless card.
Some wireless network card manufacturers will provide their own connection software, and users can install the corresponding software according to the model of the wireless network card**. After opening the software, follow the interface guidance provided by the software, select a nearby WiFi network and enter the password to connect.
2.3 Connect using the WPS button.
Some routers offer a WPS button function, which can simplify the operation of the WiFi connection. First of all, you need to confirm that both the wireless network card and the router support the WPS function, then press and hold the WPS button on the router, open the WiFi settings on the computer, select the WPS connection method, and follow the prompts to complete the connection.
2.4 Connect using the command line.
Advanced users can also use the command-line tool for wifi connection. On Windows, you can connect to WiFi by opening a command prompt window and entering "Netsh WLAN Connect Name=WiFi Name".On macOS systems, you can connect to WiFi by opening a terminal window and entering "NetworkSetup -SetAirportNetwork EN0 WiFi Name Password".
3. Common problems and solutions.
In the process of connecting to wifi, you may encounter some problems, the following are some common problems and their solutions:
3.1 Unable to find wifi signal.
If your computer can't find a nearby WiFi signal, you can try the following: Make sure the WiFi switch is turned onCheck whether the wireless NIC driver is installed properlyClose to the closer wifi transmitter.
3.2 Unable to connect when entering password.
If you can't connect to wifi after entering the password, you can try the following methods: Check if the password is entered correctly;Make sure your password is case-sensitive;Try restarting your Wi-Fi card and router.
3.3 Frequent disconnections during connection.
If the connection is frequently disconnected after connecting to WiFi, you can try the following methods: Check whether the WiFi signal strength is stableReplace the wireless card or router;Reduce the number of devices using wifi.
Summary: Connecting to wifi is a necessary step for a new computer to get online, and this article details the preparations, several common ways to connect to wifi, and solutions to common problems. As long as you follow the instructions, you can make the new computer smoothly connect to wifi and realize the function of network surfing.
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