How to check the SSID or connect to a wireless network in Windows 8
Article ID: ART136892
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Date published: 05/13/2015
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Date last updated: 01/08/2016
Description
How to check the SSID or connect to a wireless network in Windows 8
Solution
Check the wireless network icon to check SSID, or click it to access wireless networks.
On your keyboard, hold the windows key and press " I ". The Settings 'charm' opens
The SSID (network name) of the currently connected network will be displayed below the icon . Available will be displayed if wireless networks are available but not connected. Unavailable is displayed if no wireless networks are available.
Click the icon to see a list of available wireless networks. The currently connected network will display Connected
To connect to a network, click the network name then click Connect on the window which opens. It may be necessary to enter a security key