Join A Domain, Workgroup, Or Homegroup; Get To Files On Other Computers - Microsoft Surface Pro User Manual

To connect to a wired network:
1. Plug a USB Ethernet network adapter (sold separately) into the USB port on Surface Pro (along the left
edge).
2. Plug an Ethernet network cable into the adapter.
3. Plug the other end of the network cable into your router or an Ethernet network port.
4. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wired network icon
5. If prompted, type your username and password, and then tap Next. If you don't know this info, check
with your network admin.
6. To see if you're online, go to the Start screen and start Internet Explorer.
If Surface Pro doesn't connect to the Internet, see
Important Surface Pro is compatible with accessories that are certified for Windows 8.1. To see which USB
Ethernet adapters are compatible with Surface, see the

Join a domain, workgroup, or homegroup

PCs on home networks are usually part of a homegroup, and PCs on workplace networks are usually part of a
domain or workgroup. To learn more, see
Connect your Microsoft account to your domain account
You can connect your Microsoft account to your domain account and sync your settings and preferences. Here's
how:
Open the Settings charm, then tap or click

to a Microsoft

Get to files on other computers

To see shared files, folders, and libraries on your network, open File Explorer and navigate to Homegroup or
Network (or you can use the
1. Open File Explorer. (Swipe up from the center of the Start screen and type
2. In the left pane, choose
3. To browse shared files and folders, tap or click the computer name under Network or someone's name
under Homegroup.
For more info, see Find PCs, devices, and content on your network
Note PCs that are turned off, hibernating, or asleep won't appear as part of the homegroup.
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Join a domain, workgroup, or homegroup
account.
SkyDrive app). Here's how:
Homegroup or Network.
Connect Surface to a wired network
Windows Compatibility
Change PC settings >
on Windows.com.
.
on Surface.com.
Center.
on Windows.com.
Accounts > Your account
File Explorer).
> Connect
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