Connect to UVic using Windows 10

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To enable wifi access using Windows 10 please use the following instructions:

Before you start this procedure, ensure the following:

  • Your wireless card and its drivers have been installed and you have rebooted your laptop since the installation.
  • Your laptop is powered on and booted up.
  • You are in an area with wireless coverage.
  • You have a NetLink ID and password.
  • You are using Windows to manage your wireless connections. If you are using a third-party application (sometimes network adaptors come with their own applications), you may experience problems during the configuration process.

1. Click on the network icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.

Windows 10 wireless set-up Step 1

2. Click on the UVic network. Check the "Connect automatically box" then click on Connect.

Windows 10 wireless set-up Step 2

3. Enter your Netlink ID and password, then click OK.

Windows 10 wireless set-up Step 3

4. You may see a security certificate alert. If so, click Connect to continue.

Windows 10 wireless set-up Step 4

5. You are now connecting to the UVic wireless network.

Windows 10 wireless set-up Step 5

6. Your connection is successful.

Windows 10 wireless set-up Step 6


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