I can't I find a wireless network on my pc

Why can't I find a wireless network?

If your PC has a wireless (Wi-Fi) network adapter, you'll see the wireless network icon when you click the Settings charm. Windows automatically detects wireless networks that are in range.

To see a list of wireless networks

ü  Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings.
(If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Settings.)

ü  Tap or click the wireless network icon 

If Windows doesn't detect a network that you think is in range of your PC, it could be because of one of the following problems.

§  The wireless switch on your PC is turned off: Many laptops and tablets have a wireless switch on their front or side. If your laptop or tablet has a switch, make sure it's turned on. Some laptops also use a function key combination to turn the switch on or off. Check the info that came with your PC for details about locating the wireless switch.

§  Airplane mode is turned on: To turn off airplane mode

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings.
   (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Settings.)
2. Tap or click the wireless network icon 
3. Make sure Airplane mode is set to off.

§  Your PC is too far from the wireless router or access point: Move your PC closer to the router or access point. If the PC is portable, try moving it around to determine the range of the wireless signal and the best place to use your PC.If you can't get closer to the router or access point, consider buying and installing an external antenna for your wireless network adapter to improve its reception. Check the info that came with your wireless network adapter to see if you can install an additional antenna.

§  Your router and the network adapter in your PC might not work together: To work, the network adapter in your PC must use a wireless standard that is equal to or older than the router’s wireless standard. For example, if the network adapter in your PC uses the 802.11n wireless standard (also called Wireless-N) but your router uses 802.11g, (also called Wireless-G), you won't be able to connect because the Wireless-G standard is an earlier version and doesn’t recognize Wireless-N. However, if the router uses Wireless-N but the adapter in your PC uses Wireless-G, you should be able to connect if the router is set to mixed mode, since Wireless-N works with some or all of the earlier standards (802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g).

§  Your network administrator has blocked the use of certain networks: If you're on a corporate network, your network admin might be using Group Policy to control the use of wireless networks. If you think there are wireless networks in range of your PC that aren't visible or that you can't connect to because your network admin has blocked them, contact your network admin.