Wireless networking Connect to a wireless network — Get on the internet — wirelessly. Connect to a VPN — Set up a VPN connection to a local network over the internet. Connect to a hidden wireless network — Connect to a wireless network that is not displayed in the network list. Connect to mobile broadband — Use your phone or Internet stick to connect to the mobile broadband network. Create a wireless hotspot — Use an ad-hoc network to allow other devices to connect to your computer and its network connections. I can’t see my wireless network in the list — The wireless could be turned off or broken, or you may be trying to connect to a hidden network. I’ve entered the correct password, but I still can’t connect — Double-check the password, and other things to try. Manually set network settings — You may have to enter network settings if they don’t get assigned automatically. My computer connects to the wrong network — Edit your connection settings, and remove the unwanted connection option. Turn off wireless (airplane mode) — Open Network Settings and switch Airplane Mode to on. What do WEP and WPA mean? — WEP and WPA are ways of encrypting data on wireless networks. Why does my wireless network keep disconnecting? — You might have low signal, or the network might not be letting you connect properly. Wireless network troubleshooter — Identify and fix problems with wireless connections. More Information Networking, web & email — Wireless, wired, connection problems, web browsing, email accounts… See Also Network Manager Icons — Explains the meanings of the Network Manager icons. Network problems — Troubleshooting wireless connections, finding your Wi-Fi network… Networking terms & tips — Find your IP address, WEP & WPA security, MAC addresses, proxies…