Create a windows 8 wireless connection. Home WiFi networks. Limit access to Wi-Fi networks

Windows 8 is a new operating system for computers and laptops. Of course, the developers created a more convenient interface and simplified the system settings even more, however, users who are used to previous versions of the OS, or did not encounter Windows settings at all, may encounter some difficulties. For example, one of the most common questions is how to set up a WiFi network on a laptop with Windows 8?

Everything is simple if you know what to do. This article will focus on how to configure a wireless network in Windows 8. Moreover, how to do this with the least expenditure of time and effort. So to the point.

Wireless Setup in Windows 8: Video

How to set up a wireless connection

First of all, you should install the driver - software, without which the computer will not be able to work normally. If you purchased a laptop in a store preloaded with Windows 8, then all the necessary drivers must already be installed. You can check this in the device manager.

To start it, you need to open the file explorer and find the “My Computer” icon. Right-click on it and select "Properties". In the window that opens, you need to find the item "Device Manager" and run it. In addition, you can start the service through a search. To do this, move the cursor to the upper right corner, after which a pop-up menu will appear. Here, click on the search (first in the list) and write “Device Manager”.

If drivers are not installed on any device, then you will see undefined devices that will be indicated by exclamation marks. If necessary, install the necessary drivers. As a rule, a CD with the necessary software is included with the laptop.

However, even if there is no such drive, then all you need can be downloaded from the official website of the laptop manufacturer. The manufacturer is trying to provide consumers with support, so there should be no problems with drivers and utilities.

Now you can go to the settings and connect to the network.

How to connect a laptop to a wireless network

First of all, it is worth noting that in a laptop with Windows 8, setting up a WiFi network is extremely simple. To connect to the network you just need to click on the wireless icon in the tray, as in the picture.

After that, a menu will appear in which you can enable or disable the WiFi adapter. After switching on, here you will see a list of available connections. Among them, you should select your network and click the "Connect" button. If you need to enter a password.

In order not to enter a password in the future, and the system will automatically connect to the desired network, check the "Connect automatically" box.

Sometimes there are cases when when you click on the network icon in the pop-up menu, there is no way to turn on WiFi. This indicates that the module is disabled. How to enable it? Everything is simple. You should open the search, as described above, find and launch the "Network and Sharing Center."

In the window that opens, you need to find and open "Change adapter settings." Here you will find the shortcut for wireless network connection. If it is gray this means that the module is off. To enable it, you need to click on the shortcut with the right mouse button and click "Enable". This completes the setup of WiFi connection on a laptop with Windows 8.

How to enable WiFi network on a Windows 8 laptop: Video

How to create a wireless virtual home network

Due to the fact that in our time many household appliances are equipped with a built-in WiFi adapter, which allows you to control appliances remotely, private virtual groups are very common. In addition, such groups allow you to combine several PCs, laptops, smartphones, tablets and so on for data exchange, joint games and easy use of the Internet.

Routers are used to organize such a group, however, not everyone has such a device at hand, and not everyone knows how to configure it. Therefore, let's look at how to create a virtual WiFi network on a Windows 8 laptop.

The developers of the operating system have provided such a function, so you can organize a private network in two ways:

Using the built-in tools.
Using a third-party program.

It is worth noting that the built-in tools are characterized by better stability, and also provide more features. However, they are more difficult to configure. Let's look at both ways in more detail.

How to organize a Wi-Fi access point using the built-in tools

There are also two ways to organize a virtual group:

With the help of a new computer-to-computer connections.
I use the command line.

We will consider the second method, since it works more stably, suits absolutely everyone and is extremely simple. So what is needed for this?

Run the command line as administrator. To do this, press the Windows + X key combination on the keyboard. In the menu that appears, find and open the "Command Prompt (Administrator)".

A window will open in which you need to register the following commands:

Creating a virtual network - netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode \u003d allow ssid \u003d My_virtual_WiFi key \u003d 12345678 keyUsage \u003d persistent. Here ssid - is the network name, that is, instead of My virtual WiFi, you can enter any other name. The only rule is that you can use only Latin letters and numbers. Key is the key you need to connect to the network.
Once you have created a virtual group, you must run it. To do this, write the command: netsh wlan start hostednetwork.
To stop the group, you need to register: netsh wlan stop hostednetwork.

The network is created and ready to use. Now a new wireless connection has appeared in the network control center (in my case it is called local area network connection 3) and in the device manager a new device called “Microsoft Virtual WiFi Mini-Port Adapter” has appeared. It is worth noting that the first command is registered on the computer only once, but the second command must be executed after each restart of the computer.

Create a wireless connection in Windows 8 using the command line: Video

It remains to configure it. To do this, run the network control center. Again, press the key combination Windows + X (similar to how we ran the command line) and open the control panel. Next, we follow this path: "Control PanelNetwork and InternetCenter for managing networks and sharing."

In the window that appears, open “Change advanced sharing settings”. We turn on network discovery and turn off sharing with password protection. After that, if you need to provide Internet access, all members of the group should return to the network control center and open “Change adapter settings”.

In the window that appears, you need to find the connection with which the computer receives the Internet (in my case, it is a wireless network). Click on it, right-click and open the "Properties". We go to the “Access” tab and select the checkboxes, and in the line “connecting the home network” you need to select the virtual network that we created (in my case, this is a local area connection 3). After that, click “OK” and close all the windows.

Now you know how to create a virtual WiFi network on a laptop with Windows 8 using the built-in tools. As you see, everything is extremely simple.

How to create a virtual group using third-party programs

In fact, there are a lot of such applications. For example, Connectify is the most widely used. It is free software that is easy to find and download on the Internet. All programs work on the same principle, so the setup is reduced to several points:

The name of the group.
Type of encryption.
The key to connect.
Select a connection to the Internet distribution.

After downloading and installing the program, you must run it and fill in the necessary items (as a rule, these are 4 of the above columns). Of course, different programs can have different settings and it is impossible to describe some universal method. As a rule, there is an instruction manual for the program that you just need to read and follow all the instructions.

I work as a specialist in the Techno-Master company.

Perhaps again someone will say something like: “Serge, what are you talking about articles for kindergarten!” 🙂

But no, everything is serious and helpful. I agree that connecting to a wireless Wi-Fi network on Windows 8, however, like on the seven, should not cause any problems. But this is only at first glance. When on a laptop (or router) everything is turned on and configured. They started the laptop, connected, and you're done.

But, very often there are problems such as: the lack of a wireless adapter (that is, but the system does not see it), and accordingly, there is no Wireless network in the control panel. Or, the status is “Limited” after connecting. This is generally a sore subject of Windows 8, which is written in a separate article. But first things first.

So what this article is about: I’ll tell you how to connect a computer with Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 to Wi-Fi. How is this done ideally. Consider possible problems, errors and different (seemingly) connection statuses (which appear in the notification panel). On them (connection icons) You can identify the problem and fix it.

Of course, very often connection problems, and even the Internet’s work, are caused by access points (a router, it's a router). I will try to highlight these points where it will be necessary.

Windows 8: Wi-Fi connection, as it should ideally be

Now, consider the process of connecting to a wireless network from a laptop that runs on Windows 8. That rare case when the connection was established without any problems and errors ошибок

If everything is fine on your computer with a wireless module, it is there, the driver is installed, and Wi-Fi is turned on, then the connection status will look like this (division of a network with an asterisk):

This means that the laptop sees Wi-Fi networks to which you can connect.

We click on this icon and we see the list of networks that the laptop found. Select the desired network and click on the button Will connect. Enter the password for Wi-Fi (if the network is secure). Click on the button Further.

You will be asked to share the network. If your home network, then you can enable sharing. If the network is in a cafe, shop, etc., then it is better not to enable sharing.

If everything is connected and everything is fine, then the connection status will look like this (just an icon with a network signal strength):

Everything, you can use the Internet.

Windows 8 does not connect to Wi-Fi. The laptop does not see wireless networks

Now consider the possible problems that may arise when connecting to the Internet via a wireless network.

The most popular problem is when you decide to connect to Wi-Fi, but the connection status indicates that there are no connections available, or there is no hint of wireless networks at all.

With such problems, the connection status is likely to look like a computer with a red cross. Like this :

What could be the causes of this problem:

On the computer (laptop) there is absolutely no Wi-Fi adapter. If you have a laptop, then it most likely is. On a desktop computer, it is most likely not. But, you can buy. For instance, .
The driver is not installed on Wi-Fi. Although, as I noticed, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 almost always automatically select a driver for Wi-Fi adapters. Compared to Windows 7.
Wireless connection can be simply disconnected. This happens very frequencies.

Also, do not rule out the breakdown of the same wireless adapter, or some kind of system crashes, viruses, etc.

Solutions to the above problems

If the problem is lack of a wireless adapter, then just buy the external one, as I wrote above.

If no driver installed on wifi, you just need to install it. How to do this, I wrote in detail in the article. It is written in the example of Windows 7, but for the Group of Eight will not be any different. You probably have a question, but how do I know if a driver is installed on a wireless adapter or not?

Now we find out. Right-click on the Internet connection icon, and select. Next, click on.

If there is no connection among the adapters Wireless network, then this means that the driver is not installed (provided that there is an adapter in your computer). Just download and install the driver.

It often happens that wireless adapter (the connection that is responsible for connecting to Wi-Fi networks), Just off. It needs to be turned on.

How to check: as above, right-click on the connection icon on the list Network and Sharing Center. Right click on Change adapter settings and look at the status of the Wireless Network connection. If Off, then right-click on it and select Enable.

Also, on the laptop case, there may be a mechanical switch, look carefully.

Switching wireless networks off and on is also possible with a combination of keys on a laptop. Press the Fn key + the “network” key together (as a rule, an antenna is drawn there). On Asus laptops, this Fn + f2.

But, in Windows 8 (Windows 8.1), these keys are responsible for completely disabling wireless communications. Enable mode "in airplane".

If “airplane mode” is on, then wireless networks will not work, including Wi-Fi. If this mode is enabled, the connection status will look like this (not connected - wireless disconnected):

To turn it off, just click on this “airplane” and set the switch to Off

Other connectivity issues

When connecting, an error may still occur.

In this case, you should make sure that the password for the wireless network is correct. If you forgot it, you can watch it on another computer, or in the settings of the router. About this, I wrote in an article:.

Limited: a yellow exclamation mark near the connection status in the notification panel

This is probably the most popular issue in Windows 8 that is related to Wi-Fi. After connecting, a yellow exclamation mark appears next to the icon in the notification panel. Internet does not work.

It is strange that for such a long time, Microsoft cannot fix this problem in one of the updates.

There are many working tips for solving this problem in the article. If you have the same problem, then see the article and try different tips. First of all, try replacing the wireless adapter driver (the first method in the article, the link to which is above). Judging by the comments on the article, the recommendations are working.

Afterword

I am currently working on Windows 7. Windows 8 is installed as, for writing articles. To be able to check something, take screenshots, etc.

Perhaps I do not know about all the problems that may occur on Windows 8 (Windows 8.1) when connecting and working with wireless networks. If you have useful information on solving such problems, then you can share it in the comments.

Also ask your questions. We will sort it out together. Good luck!

How to list saved Wi-Fi profiles

The list of wireless profiles can be displayed using the command:

Netsh wlan show profiles

The command returns a list of saved profiles of wireless Wi-Fi networks. In this example, there is one Wi-Fi network profile named michael.

View saved passwords for Wi-Fi networks in Windows 8

It is no secret that the system saves the network key (password for network connections) for the convenience of the user.

You can view the saved password for accessing a Wi-Fi network (WPA, WEP, etc.) directly from the command line using the netsh command, specifying the desired profile:

Netsh wlan show profiles name \u003d michael key \u003d clear

The password (key) of the Wi-Fi network can be seen in the Security settings -\u003e Key Content section. In this case, the password for connecting to a Wi-Fi access point: testwifikey.

Removing Wi-Fi Connection Profile in Windows 8

To delete a saved wireless profile in Windows 8, use the command:

Netsh wlan delete profile name \u003d

This command will erase all saved profiles for all WLAN interfaces.
If you want to delete the wi-fi network profile for a specific WLAN interface, use the following command:

Netsh wlan delete profile name \u003d interface \u003d

Note. Wireless profiles in Windows 8 are stored as XML files in a directory C: \\ ProgramData \\ Microsoft \\ Wlansvc \\ Profiles \\ Interfaces \\ (GUI_Interface) \\ (GUID_Profile) .xml
Each Wi-Fi adapter has its own GUID of the interface (GUID of the interface), and all saved profiles for this interface are stored in the xml file with (GUID of the Profile) as a name. To delete information about a specific wireless profile, simply delete the corresponding xml file.

How in Windows 8 to connect to a wireless network through the command line

You can connect to a wireless network through the command line in Windows 8 if the system already has the necessary profile. To connect, use the command:

Netsh wlan connect name \u003d

If you need to connect to the network saved in the profile from the command line (how to get a list of all profiles in the system described above) with the name wlrЗ1З $$, run the following command:

Netsh wlan connect name \u003d "wlrЗ1З $"

It is also possible to specify a specific interface with which you need to establish a Wi-Fi connection. In this case, the command will look like this:

Netsh wlan connectmso-ansi-language: EN-US "lang \u003d" EN-US "\u003e 1Z $" interface \u003d "Wireless Network Connection 2"

Disconnect from a WiFi network

To disconnect from the wireless network, use the command:

Netsh wlan disconnect

Or specify a specific interface:

Netsh wlan disconnect interface \u003d "Wireless Network Connection 2"

How to change the priority of wireless networks in Windows 8

If there are several Wi ‑ Fi networks in the coverage area, the priority of wireless connections is determined as follows: the last connection becomes the highest priority if the “connect automatically” option is active. If this network is unavailable, Windows 8 tries to connect to the Wi-Fi network, which was the priority last time, and if the connection is successful, the priority of this network increases.

Note. In Windows 8, if there are several network connections by default, the system tries to connect first via Ethernet, if this is not possible, it tries to establish a Wi-Fi connection, and if both of these options are unavailable, Windows 8 will connect to the mobile network.

The current priority for wireless networks can be displayed using the familiar command:

Netsh wlan show profiles

The higher the profile is in the list, the higher the priority of this connection. To change the priority of one of the Wi-Fi networks, use the command:

Netsh wlan set profileorder name \u003d ”wlrЗ1З $" interface \u003d ”Wireless Network Connection 2” priority \u003d 1

This command maximizes (1) the priority of the wireless network wlrЗ1З $$ for the Wireless Network Connection 2 interface.

And if you again list all network profiles, you will see that the priority of the wlrЗ1З $$ network has been increased (in the list it is higher than all).

Transfer Wi-Fi network profiles between computers with Windows 8

To transfer an existing Wi-Fi profile from one computer to another, you must export it to an XML file, and then upload it to another computer.

And again, the netsh utility comes to our aid, allowing us to export and import wireless network settings (profiles) into an XML file:

Upload the Wi-Fi profile settings:

Netsh wlan export profile name \u003d ”wlrЗ1З $” folder \u003d c: \\ wifi

As a result, an xml file should appear in the c: \\ wifi directory, which must be copied to another computer and imported with the command:

Netsh wlan add profile filename \u003d "c: \\ wifi \\ WiFi_profile_name.xml"

Using these commands, you can also backup all Wi-Fi profiles on a computer.

Limit access to Wi-Fi networks

You can restrict access to Wi-Fi networks using Windows Group Policies. An example of the implementation of such a restriction is described in the article: and.

The Windows 8 operating system is relatively new, moreover, it has many differences from previous versions, which raises different questions. How to connect Wi-Fi to Windows 8 is one of the most common questions, since the first thing we do when we turn on the computer is try to access the Internet. This will be discussed.

Preparing to connect to a wireless network

Connecting to a Wi-Fi router on a Windows 8 laptop is very simple. The developers of this operating system tried to simplify this process as much as possible. You just need to turn on the wireless adapter, click on the Wi-Fi icon in the system tray, select the desired connection from the list and click "Connect". If necessary, enter a password.

In order not to enter the security key each time, you need to check the box “Connect automatically”. This will allow the system to remember the network configuration and in the future, when you turn on the laptop and boot Windows 8, Wi-Fi connection will be performed automatically. So, we’ll show you how to connect Wi-Fi on a Windows 8 laptop.

How to enable wireless network on Windows 8: Video

Wireless connection

The wireless adapter is turned on using the key combination + [Wi-Fi enable button]. The key activates additional keyboard functions. Clamp it and hold it. Without releasing the button, you need to press the power key of the adapter - it is indicated by the corresponding icon, which has the appearance of an antenna or a computer with outgoing radio signals.

After that, click on the Wi-Fi icon with the left mouse button.

A menu will open in which you will see two categories:

Airplane mode.
Wireless network.

If you activate the first mode, then all wireless connections will be disconnected. Therefore, you need to move the slider opposite the mode in the airplane to the “Off” position.

After that we pass to the second section. Here you need to set the slider to the "On" position.

After that, the system will begin to search for available connections and offer you a list. Your task is to find your router in this list, select it and click the "Connect" button. Enter the password if necessary.

As mentioned above, in order for the system to remember the security key, you need to check the box “Connect automatically”. After that, enter the password (if required) and click "Next".

After that a message will appear. If you want your computer to become a member of the group, then click "Yes." In this case, you can find all the computers that are connected to your router, and you can exchange data with them. But at the same time, your computer will be available to all members of the group.

If you want to hide your PC, then click "No".

This completes the connection to the Wi-Fi network in Windows 8. However, sometimes certain errors may occur. . For example, the most common is “Limited.” This indicates that you are connected to the access point, but you do not have Internet access. In this case, the Wi-Fi icon in the system tray will be indicated by an exclamation mark in the yellow triangle.

To solve this problem is quite simple. Click on the network icon with the right mouse button. Select "Diagnosing problems".

A window will open in which you will see the message "Detect problems." Next, just carefully read the prompts on the screen and follow them. Sometimes, to connect to Wi-Fi, you need to set the network parameters manually.

How to enable Wi-Fi on a laptop with Windows 8: Video

Manual wireless setup

First, we need to open the Network and Sharing Center. There are several ways to do this, but we choose the fastest and easiest. Click on the Wi-Fi icon, select "Network Control Center". In the window that opens, go to the "Change adapter settings" section.

We find here the shortcut "Wireless Network". Right-click on it and select "Properties". Find here the line "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCPIPv4)." Select it and click Properties.

A menu opens in which you want to set the tokens to the "Use the following IP address" position.

Below you need to specify the network settings. This data is different for everyone. But if you use a router, then, as a rule, the following values \u200b\u200bare set:

IP address is 192.168.0.5. If the computer is not one, then the last digit can be changed. For example, on one computer the address is 192.168.0.4, on the second - 192.168.0.5, on the third - 192.168.0.6 and so on, up to the address 192.168.0.100.
Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0.
The primary gateway is the IP address of your router. You can recognize it on the device itself (there is a factory sticker on which all the data is indicated) or in the instructions for it.

Below we set the marker to the "Use the following DNS server" position. There will be two lines:

DNS 1 - 8.8.8.8.
DNS 2 - 8.8.4.4.

After that, click “OK” and close all the windows. If you need to enter the provider’s data, you can find out from the service provider, that is, call the customer support center and describe your situation. You must communicate all the necessary data.

Windows 8 does not see Wi-Fi network: Video

What could be easier than connecting to a wireless WiFi network? Just enter the password and wait for the connection to be established. This usually happens, but what if the connection is limited (without Internet access) or the connection is not established at all? Let's talk about the reasons that cause such failures, and how to deal with them.

Why Windows 8 does not see the WiFi network or does not connect to them

A computer or laptop running Windows 8 does not see the Wi-Fi network for the following reasons:

wiFi adapter is not installed, disconnected or faulty;
the system does not have a wireless driver;
“On Airplane” mode is enabled on the computer;
there are no wireless access points in your area;
an access point (wireless router) that is nearby is disconnected, improperly configured, or malfunctioning;
computer and access point communication standards are not mutually supported;
nearby is a device that interferes with the radio signal;
wiFi adapter is in monitoring mode.

If the network is visible, but the connection is not created or is limited:

internet access is not configured or disabled for the network;
connection to the network is limited by the administrator;
the access point cannot process the request due to congestion;
incorrect access point settings are used.

Restoring your wireless network connection

Checking the network adapter

Desktop PCs go on sale without WiFi network adapters, so to connect to wireless networks you will have to buy and install an adapter separately. For example, such as in the picture.

You do not need to buy a Wai Fi adapter for a laptop - it is already inside.

In order for the laptop to see wireless networks and connect to them, WiFi must be turned on. On some models, a switch or button on the housing is provided for this.

Others use the keyboard shortcut Fn + F1 ... F12. For turning on the wireless adapter, the key with the image of the antenna is responsible.

After turning on the WiFi adapter to appear in Device Manager Windows 8. To test this, start User Manager from the context menu of Windows button (Start)

and expand the "Network Adapters" list. If your adapter is on this list, it means the system recognized and installed it. If it appears as an unknown device, go to the website of its manufacturer and install the driver.

If the adapter is connected, but the system does not see it, make sure that it is activated in the BIOS.

The option that is responsible for the operation of the built-in WiFi is called OnBoard Wireless LAN or WireLess LAN support . Its value should be “Enabled”.

Among other things, make sure the wireless adapter is not in monitor mode. Although those who use this mode always know about it (it requires the installation of a special driver).

Checking the access point

If the PC or laptop does not see the home access point, try connecting to another. To check, you can use public networks, for example, in cafes or parks, or private - with your friends. To test a stationary computer without taking it out of the house, you can temporarily create a virtual access point on another device.

If wireless networks are not detected anywhere, you should look for problems in the adapter or WiFi settings on the computer, and if there is no connection to only one access point, the problem probably lies in it.

Diagnostic steps (if the previous step did not solve the problem, proceed to the next one):

Make sure that the access point is turned on and emits a signal (determined by the glow of the wireless network indicator).

Make sure that there are no devices causing electromagnetic interference near the router and computer - cordless telephones, microwave ovens, and powerful power cables. Try moving the access point closer to the PC to increase the signal strength.
Turn off the power of the router and turn it on again. If problems persist, perform a reset: with a sharp object - a toothpick or paper clip, press the recessed Reset button, which is located on the back or bottom of the device. After this manipulation, all settings will be restored to the state, as after a purchase.

Change the broadcast frequency channel. Connect the computer to the access point via cable, go to the wireless settings menu, find the option “ Channel "And switch to another channel. Perhaps on some of them the connection will be restored.

In the same menu, check the “Hide SSID” setting and, if it is active, check “No”. Concealing an SSID disables broadcasting of the network name — such a network is not displayed in the lists of available connections. Also enable support for b / g wireless standards in case the Wi-Fi adapter on your computer runs on one of them and the access point on the other, for example, “a”, which “b” and “g” do not support.

If many devices connect to the access point at the same time, it may stop responding due to congestion. At home, such situations are unlikely, but often happen in organizations. Try connecting to another, less busy network, or try again after a while.

Checking Windows 8 Settings

Airplane Mode

WiFi may disappear due to the fact that the user activated the "Airplane" mode in Windows 8 - in this mode, the network adapter is turned off and the computer does not see any wireless networks. To determine that problems really arose because of this, the network icon in the system tray will help - it takes the form of an airplane.

To exit airplane mode in Windows 8, open the Charms pop-up panel and click the Settings charm.

Next click "Change computer settings."

Make sure that Windows sees WiFi again, and the network icon in the tray has the same appearance.

Network diagnostics

Windows 8 has a tool that automatically diagnoses network connectivity issues. It is called Windows Network Diagnostics. This tool sees and removes many obstacles to the operation of WiFi, for example, when there is a connection, but the computer does not connect to the Internet (connection is limited) or the Internet is there, but access to sites is limited.

When the connection is limited, the network icon in the tray is marked with an exclamation mark.

To run the Windows 8 Network Diagnostic Tool, right-click on the network icon and select "Problem Diagnostics" from the menu.

The utility will check all network connections on the computer and determine what is limited Internet access. Local issues that can be fixed will be fixed automatically. And if the connection cannot be restored, for example, due to access point problems or problems on the provider's side, the information will be displayed in the window marked “Not fixed”.

If there are several connections on the PC, of \u200b\u200bwhich only one is limited, or the diagnostic tool does not see the problem, you can diagnose only the selected network. To do this, go to the "Network and Sharing Center" and go to the "Network Connections" folder (click in the "Change adapter settings" transition bar).

Open the connection context menu, which is limited, and click "Diagnostics".

WLAN Auto Config Service

Connection problems also occur after the network services stop, which happened by accident or unknowingly. For the operation of WiFi in Windows 8, the WLAN auto-configuration service is responsible. If the wired Ethernet connection is unlimited, and the system simply does not see the wireless networks, start the test from this service.

Launch the Services application: open the context menu of the Windows button (Start) and click Run.

Next, type in the "Open" command services.msc and click OK.

Find the WLAN auto-configuration in the list of Windows 8 services, open its menu and select "Properties".

If the service is stopped, click "Run", and from the drop-down list "Startup Type" select "Automatic".

In order for the WLAN Auto-Tuning Service to start, it is necessary for another service to work - Windows Connection Manager. Find her in the same list and set her similar settings.

Other parameters of WiFi connections on a PC do not require manual configuration. All data for accessing the Internet - IP, gateway address, DNS, etc., the network receives automatically from the DHCP server of the access point.

Programs