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Wireless - Connecting to UWL-Eagle WiFi (Windows)

Learn how to connect a Windows 11 device to the UWL-Eagle Wi-Fi network on campus. This article walks you through accessing the system tray, selecting the UWL-Eagle network, and signing in with your NetID username and password to complete the connection.

Follow these steps to connect your Windows 11 device to the UWL-Eagle Wi-Fi network on campus.

Step 1: Click on the system tray in the bottom right corner of your screen.

Windows 11 taskbar with the system tray highlighted in the bottom right corner

Step 2: Click the arrow next to the Wi-Fi icon to see available networks.

Windows 11 Wi-Fi panel with an arrow pointing to the dropdown to view available networks

Step 3: Select UWL-Eagle from the list, then enter your NetID username and password when prompted.

Dialog box prompting the user to enter their NetID username and password to connect to UWL-Eagle

Step 4: Click Connect.

Windows 11 Wi-Fi panel showing the Connect button for the UWL-Eagle network

You're all set! You should now be connected to the UWL-Eagle wireless network.

Windows 11 Wi-Fi panel showing UWL-Eagle with a Connected status

Having trouble? Check out Connecting to UWL-Eagle WiFi - Troubleshooting Techniques or contact the Eagle Help Desk (opens in new tab).



Keywords:
wireless, Wi-Fi, wifi, UWL-Eagle, Windows, Windows 11, connect, network, internet, campus internet, campus network, NetID, NetID login, username, password, system tray, laptop, desktop, computer, PC, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, Toshiba 
Doc ID:
65382
Owned by:
David H. in UW-La Crosse
Created:
2016-07-22
Updated:
2026-02-23
Sites:
UW-La Crosse