Wireless networking

Connect to a wireless network — Get on the internet — wirelessly.
Connect to a VPN — Set up a VPN connection to a local network over the internet.
Connect to a hidden wireless network — Connect to a wireless network that is not displayed in the network list.
Connect to mobile broadband — Use your phone or Internet stick to connect to the mobile broadband network.
Create a wireless hotspot — Use an ad-hoc network to allow other devices to connect to your computer and its network connections.
I can’t see my wireless network in the list — The wireless could be turned off or broken, or you may be trying to connect to a hidden network.
I’ve entered the correct password, but I still can’t connect — Double-check the password, and other things to try.
Manually set network settings — You may have to enter network settings if they don’t get assigned automatically.
My computer connects to the wrong network — Edit your connection settings, and remove the unwanted connection option.
Turn off wireless (airplane mode) — Open Network Settings and switch Airplane Mode to on.
What do WEP and WPA mean? — WEP and WPA are ways of encrypting data on wireless networks.
Why does my wireless network keep disconnecting? — You might have low signal, or the network might not be letting you connect properly.
Wireless network troubleshooter — Identify and fix problems with wireless connections.