Connect to the internet on your Samsung Chromebook

You can access the internet on your Samsung Chromebook using either a wireless or wired connection. To use a wired connection, you will need a USB-ethernet adapter. All it takes is a few steps to connect your Chromebook to the internet, regardless of which connection type you’d like to use.
Sparkly purple and blue lines displayed on a Samsung Chromebook.
Sparkly purple and blue lines displayed on a Samsung Chromebook.

Connect to the internet on your Samsung Chromebook

Connect to Wi-Fi

Network icon highlighted in the Status tray of a Samsung Chromebook

You can quickly connect to a Wi-Fi network using your Chromebook's Status tray.

  1. To begin connecting to a wireless network, select the Status tray.
  2. Select Not connected / No network.
  3. Scroll through the list, and then select your wireless network.
  4. If your wireless network is secured, enter the password, and then select Connect.
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Connect with an ethernet cable

Ethernet connected using USB-C to Ethernet adapter

Chromebooks do not have built-in ethernet ports. However, most USB-to-Ethernet adapters will work with your device. You can use an adapter to secure a wired internet connection to your Chromebook.

  1. Plug the USB-Ethernet adapter into your Chromebook.
  2. Then, plug the Ethernet cable into the adapter.
  3. The Chrome OS will then configure the adapter; most connections will be configured automatically. When it's done, you'll be connected to the internet.
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