Networking; Connect To A Wi-Fi Network - Microsoft Surface 2 User Manual

To start backing up and creating a history of your files, you'll first need to set up a File History drive and turn File
History on. We recommend backing up your files to an external drive or network.
To set up a drive or network location for your backup, see

Networking

Surface has built-in Wi-Fi that you can use to get online. Once you're online, you can browse the Internet, get
apps, send email, and access other computers and devices on your network.

Connect to a Wi-Fi network

1. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wireless
network icon (
2. Tap or click a network name and then choose Connect.
(If you want to connect to this network every time it's
in range, select
3. If prompted, type your network security key (network
password), and then tap or click Next. If you need help
finding your wireless network password, see
find your wireless network password
4. If prompted, choose whether or not you want to connect to other PCs and devices on the network.
Choose No if you're connecting to a network in a public place like a café.
If you have problems connecting to a wireless network, see
No Wi-Fi networks?
When a Wi-Fi network isn't available, you can try one of the following options:
Surface 2 (AT&T 4G LTE): You can use the built-in 4G/LTE connectivity. For info about this, see
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networking on Surface 2 (AT&T 4G LTE)
You might be able to use your phone's Internet connection (see
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Use the Skype Wi-Fi app to find a Wi-Fi hotspot. See
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Use a wired connection (see Connect to a wired network below).
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You might be able to use a portable wireless router or USB dongle with 3G, 4G, or LTE. To learn more,

see Mobile broadband from start to finish
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