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Windows 10 - How to Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

2026-10-22 20:09:25.464

Windows 10 - How to Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

Learn how to add a Wi-Fi network to your Windows 10 device if the one you want doesn't display. Follow these instructions from Verizon and get connected.
If your device isn't running Windows® 10, refer to the Windows 11 instructions.
  1. From the Windows desktop, navigate:
    Start Start menu icon
    Settings icon
    Wi-Fi
    .
  2. From the Related settings section, select
    Network and Sharing Center
    .
  3. Select
    Set up a new connection or network
    .
    Network and Sharing Center with Set up a new connection or network
  4. Select
    Manually connect to a wireless network
     then select
    Next
    .
    Choose a connection option with Manually connect to a wireless network
  5. Enter or configure the following info then select
    Next
    :
    • Network name
    • Security type
    • Encryption type
    • Security key
    • Start this connection automatically
      Selected when a checkmark is present.
    • Connect even if the network is not broadcasting
      Selected when a checkmark is present.
      Selecting this option might risk your computer's privacy.
    Manually connect to a wireless network with available fields
  6. Select
    Close
    .
    Manually connect to a wireless network with Close