User Guide

Networking

Surface has built-in Wi-Fi that you can use to get online. Once you’re online, you can browse the Internet, get

apps, send email, and access other computers and devices on your network.

Connect to a wireless network

1. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wireless network icon .

2. Tap or click a wireless network to connect to it.

3. Tap or click Connect. If prompted, type your network security key (network password), and then tap or

click Next. If you need help finding your wireless network password, see How to find your wireless

network password on Surface.com.

4. Choose whether or not you want to connect to other PCs and devices on the network. Choose No if

you’re connecting to a network in a public place like a café.

If you have problems connecting to a wireless network, see Can’t connect to a wireless network on Surface.com.

Tip

 If a wireless network isn’t available, you might be able to use your phone’s Internet connection. For

info about this, see Tethering later in this section.

Disconnect from a wireless network

1. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wireless network icon .

2. Tap or click the network with a Connected status, then choose Disconnect.

Connect to a wired network

You can use connect Surface to a wired network using the Surface Ethernet adapter (sold

separately). Here’s how:

1. Plug the Surface Ethernet adapter into the USB port on Surface (along the right

edge).

2. Plug an Ethernet network cable into the adapter.

3. Plug the other end of the network cable into your router or an Ethernet network

port.

4. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wired network icon .