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Connecting to a Wireless Network

1. Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray, and select Connect to a network.

2. Select the network you would like to connect to, and click Connect.

You may be informed that the network is unsecured (not using WEP or WPA), in response to which you would click Connect Anyway to proceed, or you may be prompted that the network is secured and that you need to enter a key to continue.

3. Once the connection is complete, Vista will let you know that it has successfully connected to the network, and you can click Close to exit the connection window.
Creating an Ad-hoc (Computer-to-Computer) Network

1. Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray, and select Connect to a network.

The connection window pops up.

2. Click the Set up a connection or network link.

The Connect to a Network window pops up.

3. Choose the Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network option, and click Next. Then follow the on-screen directions.
Modifying Your Preferred Wireless Network List

1. Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray, and select Network and Sharing Center.

2. In the Network and Sharing Center, click the Manage wireless networks link on the integrated task pane to the left.

3. To change the priority of the wireless networks, use the move up/down arrows, which are visible after clicking on an entry. You can also double-click on an entry to configure its connectivity preferences (such as auto connecting) and security settings.
Checking Network Connection Details

1. Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray, and select Network and Sharing Center.

2. In the Network and Sharing Center, click the View status link next to the Network Name and SSID info.

3. You now have access to most of the network connection details; however, for the IP address information, you have to click the Details… button.