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Networking
Surface Pro 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 the Surface Ethernet adapter or another Ethernet adapter (both sold separately)
to connect your Surface Pro to a wired network. You might need to use a wired connection to
join a network domain, or you may want to use a wired connection when streaming video or
downloading large files.
To connect to a wired network:
1. Plug a USB Ethernet network adapter (sold separately) into the USB port on Surface
Pro (along the left 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.