In Windows, how can I see what wireless networks are available?

Windows 7

To view a list of available wireless networks, on the right side of your task bar, click the network icon. Depending on how your computer is connected to a network, the network icon will either appear as a computer monitor and network cable, or as five ascending bars.

Note: If you don't see the icon, click the up arrow to see all icons available in the system tray.

Under "Wireless Network Connection", you will see a listing of the wireless networks in your area. You may have click the down arrow next to "Wireless Network Connection" to expand this section.

Windows Vista

From the Start menu, open Connect to. This will open a window listing the wireless networks in your area.

Windows XP

1. From the Start menu, select either Control Panel, or Settings and then Control Panel.
   
   
2. Double-click the Network Connections icon.

   Note: If you do not see Network Connections, and see Network and Internet Connections instead, click Switch to Classic View in the upper left corner.

3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then select View Available Wireless Networks.

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