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Connecting To Building WiFi on Windows

Modified on: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 4:26 PM
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Keywords: psd-open, psd-auth, Windows, Surface laptop, 

Aliases: wireless, network, connection, internet


  1. Scope:
    • This article covers connecting to building WiFi on Windows devices including
      • Dell Desktops
      • Lenovo Thinkpad Laptops
      • Microsoft Surface Laptops
  2. Definitions:
    • psd-auth: Secure WiFi network for district devices only
    • psd-open: Unsecure WiFi network for public devices only
  3. Procedures:
    1. NOTE: District Mac and Windows laptops should always be connected to psd-auth to ensure operability with other district devices such as printers.
    2. On the bottom right of your screen, click on the the WiFi symbol
    3. A window should show the currently visible network:
    4. Select psd-auth if the computer is an authorized district device, otherwise select psd-open
  4. Troubleshooting:
    1. If the WiFi symbol is NOT visible:
      1. The WiFi Icon is hidden and can be shown by clicking the ^ Icon
        1.  
        2. The Wifi Icon can be dragged to the bottom for easy access
    2. If Wifi Symbol shows as follows:
      1. There is a likelihood that it is connected to the network via a network cable.
      2. If network problems occur with this symbol, restart the computer.



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