Connecting to a WiFi Network in Windows 7 [is really simple]

I have heard it being said a hundred times over that it is easier to connect to a WiFi network in Mac OS than in windows. I find that a little annoying since it not entirely accurate especially when you are talking about windows 7.

Of all the versions of windows, it is really simple to setup and to connect to WiFi networks in Windows 7. I would only talk about connecting to an existing WiFi network.

• Go to the system tray found on your task-bar

• Click on the network icon[circled by the yellow ring]

• A popup menu appears and if your wireless card is switched on, a list of available networks within range would show up. 

• Click on the network you would like to connect to and click on connect. You can also double click on the desired network and it would connect.

• If a password is required you would be prompted to type in the password

• You’re Done!

Note: you would only get Internet access if the WiFi network you are connected to has Internet sharing enabled. Also the network i connected to in this example didn't have Internet access so the yellow warning triangle appears on the network bars