Connecting To Building WiFi on Windows
Modified on: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 4:26 PMKeywords: psd-open, psd-auth, Windows, Surface laptop,
Aliases: wireless, network, connection, internet
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Scope:
- This article covers connecting to building WiFi on Windows devices including
- Dell Desktops
- Lenovo Thinkpad Laptops
- Microsoft Surface Laptops
- This article covers connecting to building WiFi on Windows devices including
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Definitions:
- psd-auth: Secure WiFi network for district devices only
- psd-open: Unsecure WiFi network for public devices only
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Procedures:
- NOTE: District Mac and Windows laptops should always be connected to psd-auth to ensure operability with other district devices such as printers.
- On the bottom right of your screen, click on the the WiFi symbol
- A window should show the currently visible network:
- Select psd-auth if the computer is an authorized district device, otherwise select psd-open
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Troubleshooting:
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If the WiFi symbol is NOT visible:
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The WiFi Icon is hidden and can be shown by clicking the ^ Icon
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- The Wifi Icon can be dragged to the bottom for easy access
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The WiFi Icon is hidden and can be shown by clicking the ^ Icon
- If Wifi Symbol shows as follows:
- There is a likelihood that it is connected to the network via a network cable.
- If network problems occur with this symbol, restart the computer.
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If the WiFi symbol is NOT visible: