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4. Open the Settings charm, then tap or click the wired network icon .
5. If prompted, type your username and password, and then tap Next. If you don't know this info, check
with your network admin.
6. To see if you’re online, go to the Start screen and start Internet Explorer.
If Surface Pro doesn’t connect to the Internet, see Connect Surface to a wired network on Surface.com.
Important Surface Pro is compatible with accessories that are certified for Windows 8.1. To see which USB
Ethernet adapters are compatible with Surface, see the Windows Compatibility Center.
Join a domain, workgroup, or homegroup
PCs on home networks are usually part of a homegroup, and PCs on workplace networks are usually part of a
domain or workgroup. To learn more, see Join a domain, workgroup, or homegroup on Windows.com.
Connect your Microsoft account to your domain account
You can connect your Microsoft account to your domain account and sync your settings and preferences. Here’s
how:
 Open the Settings charm, then tap or click Change PC settings > Accounts > Your account > Connect
to a Microsoft account.
Get to files on other computers
To see shared files, folders, and libraries on your network, open File Explorer and navigate to Homegroup or
Network (or you can use the SkyDrive app). Here’s how:
1. Open File Explorer. (Swipe up from the center of the Start screen and type File Explorer).
2. In the left pane, choose Homegroup or Network.
3. To browse shared files and folders, tap or click the computer name under Network or someone’s name
under Homegroup.
For more info, see Find PCs, devices, and content on your network on Windows.com.
Note PCs that are turned off, hibernating, or asleep won't appear as part of the homegroup.
Share files and folders
There are many ways you can share files and folders in Windows 8.1. For info about sharing, see Share files and
folders on Windows.com.