Win 7

Access network adapters in Windows 7

 * 1) Click the Start button, type "view network connections" and then click View network connections.
 * 2) If multiple network adapters are installed, the default adapter will have a check mark and be labeled "Default."
 * 3) If the correct network adapter is listed as disabled, right-click it, and then click Enable.

To view and connect to wireless networks in Windows 7
Alternate Method
 * 1) Click the wireless network icon in the notification area of your taskbar.
 * 2) In the list of wireless networks, click the network you want to connect to, and then click Connect.
 * 3) If you're connecting to a secure network, type the security key, and then click OK.

1. Click Start button then Control Panel 2. Click either Network and Internet or Network and Sharing center 3. If you clicked Network and Internet, you will have to click Network and Sharing center next 4. In the left hand Column, Click Connect to a network and select the appropriate network.

Open Device Manager
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 * 1) Click the Start button, type "device manager" in the search box, and then, in the list of results, click Device Manager. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
 * 2) Double-click Network adapters, and then right-click your network adapter.
 * 3) Click Properties, and then, under Device status, check to see that the device is working properly.
 * 4) If the network adapter is disabled, click Enable Device to enable it.