Connecting to wifi at home Click the Network icon in the notification area on the bottom right-hand corner of your device. In the list of networks, choose the network that you want to connect to, and then select Connect. Type the security key (often called the password). Follow additional instructions if there are any. Ensure the Proxy is off (if using wintec device) If you have problems with your Wi-Fi network when using Windows 10, see Fix W-Fi problems in Windows 10 for advanced troubleshooting info.