Networking; What's New In Networking; Connect To A Wireless Network - Microsoft Surface Pro User Manual

Networking

Surface has built-in Wi-Fi that you can use to get online. Once you connect to a wireless network, you can
browse the Internet, get
your network.

What's new in networking?

Here's the highlights of what's new with networking in Windows 8:
Network connections

started, tap or click the
click the network icon (
Network location — The setting formerly known as network location (Private/Public or

Home/Work/Domain) is now called network sharing. You turn this setting on or off when you connect
to a network, or after you're connected. For more info, see the
Wireless profiles — Windows is smarter about ordering wireless networks, and learns your preferred

order based on your behavior. We have also added support for ordering between mobile broadband
and Wi-Fi network profiles, removing the need for a page dedicated to ordering. If needed, you can still
perform the same tasks by following the info on this Windows.com page:
profiles.
Metered Internet connections — We've added metered Internet connection controls in several places,

to help you manage the amount of data you use on a metered mobile broadband or Wi-Fi network. For
more info, see Metered Internet connections: Frequently asked questions

Connect to a wireless network

Surface Pro has built-in Wi-Fi which you can use to connect to a wireless network. Surface supports standard
Wi-Fi protocols: 802.11a, b, g
Use the following steps to connect to a wireless network:
1. Swipe in from the right-edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap or click the wireless network
icon ( ). A list of available wireless networks appears.
2. Tap or click a network to connect to it.
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apps from the Windows Store, send email, and access other computers and devices on
— We've simplified the process of connecting to a wireless network. To get
Settings charm, and then tap or click the network icon
or ) on the taskbar.
or n.
. You can also tap or
Turn sharing on or off topic in this guide.
Manage wireless network
on Windows.com.
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