Network Tasks
(within a home network)
Connecting or Reconnecting to the Internet
Windows 10 1. On the taskbar, click on the network icon. 2. Select the desired network you want to connect to. 3. Enter the WiFi password when prompted.
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Windows 11 · The steps are the same as for Windows 10.
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Modifying the WiFi Password on User Devices
Windows 10 1. Go to the Control Panel. 2. Open the Network and Sharing Center. 3. Next to the WiFi network you want to modify the WiFi password for, click on, Wireless Network Connection. 4. Click on the, Wireless Properties, button. 5. Click on the, Security, tab. 6. Next to, Network security key, enter in the new WiFi password. 7. Now, click on the, OK, button to save the changes.
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Windows 11 1. Click on the, Start, button. 2. Click on, Settings. 3. Click on, Network & internet. 4. Click on your network’s name. 5. Scroll down to the bottom of the window and click on, Advanced Wi-Fi network properties. 6. Click on the, Security, tab. 7. Next to, Network security key, enter in the new WiFi password. 8. Now, click on the, OK, button to save the changes.
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Troubleshooting No Internet Connectivity
To troubleshoot no Internet connectivity, follow the following steps.
1. Reboot the router or modem.
2. Check to see if the router is connected to physical connections, securely.
3. Verify that the network settings on the given device are correct.
4. Try a different device or website to see if the problem is with the device the Internet cannot be accessed from or a network service. Specific websites can also be not working properly, too.
5. Check for outages of Internet service in your local area.
6. Contact your ISP.
Creating a Shared Home Network
Verifying Internet Connection Speed
Using an Internet speed testing website, run a speed test on your Internet connection. A number of readings will be returned. They are the following.
Download speed
Upload speed
Pings