Connect to Wi-Fi on Windows 11: Four Easy Methods

Need to connect to a Wi-Fi network on your Windows 11 PC? This guide offers four simple methods using different tools: the taskbar, the Settings app, Control Panel, and Command Prompt.

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Method 1: Connecting via the Taskbar

1. Click the network icon (usually a Wi-Fi symbol) in the taskbar. This opens the Quick Settings panel.
2. Click the arrow next to the wireless icon to view available networks.
3. Choose your Wi-Fi network from the list.
4. Click "Connect". Optionally, check "Connect automatically" for future ease of access.
5. Enter your Wi-Fi password and click "Next".

Method 2: Connecting via the Settings App

1. Open the Windows Settings app.
2. Select "Network & internet".
3. Click "Wi-Fi".
4. Choose "Manage known networks".
5. Click "Add network".
6. Enter your network name (SSID), security type, and password.
7. Check "Connect automatically" and/or "Connect even if this network is not broadcasting" as needed.
8. Click "Save".

Method 3: Connecting via Control Panel

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Go to "Network and Internet", then "Network and Sharing Center".
3. Click "Set up a new connection or network".
4. Select "Manually connect to a wireless network".
5. Follow the on-screen prompts, providing your network name, security type, and password.
6. Check "Start this connection automatically" and/or "Connect even if the network is not broadcasting" as needed.
7. Click "Next" and then "Close".

Method 4: Connecting via Command Prompt (Advanced Users)

1. Search for "command prompt", right-click, and select "Run as administrator".
2. Type netsh wlan show profile and press Enter to see available Wi-Fi profiles.
3. Identify your network's profile name.
4. Use the command netsh wlan connect ssid=YOUR_WIFI_SSID name=PROFILE_NAME and press Enter. Replace YOUR_WIFI_SSID with your network's name and PROFILE_NAME with the profile name from step 3. If you have multiple network adapters, add interface=Wi-Fi to the command.

Choose the method that best suits your comfort level. If you encounter any problems, please leave a comment.

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