Manually Connect to a Wireless Network

Use this option to connect to a hidden network or to create a new wireless profile.

  1. From the Windows Vista default Start menu, click Connect To.

    Note: Alternatively you may right-click the Network icon in the system tray and then select Connect to a network.
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  2. In the Connect to a network dialog box, click Set up a connection or network.
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  3. In the Choose a connection option dialog box, click Manually connect to a wireless network.
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  4. In the Enter information for the wireless network you want to add dialog box, enter the appropriate information, and then click Next.
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  5. In the Successfully added dialog box, click Connect to.
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