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
- From the
Startmenu, select eitherControl Panel, orSettingsand thenControl Panel.
- Double-click the
Network Connectionsicon.Note: If you do not see
Network Connections, and seeNetwork and Internet Connectionsinstead, clickSwitch to Classic Viewin the upper left corner. - Right-click the
Wireless Network Connectionicon, and then selectView Available Wireless Networks.
Last modified on August 19, 2011.







