You’re trying to connect your Windows PC to Wi-Fi, but your device is failing you. How do you deal with this issue and finally get connected to the internet?
In this article, we will show you how to connect your device to Wi-Fi via Control Panel, Taskbar, System Settings, and Command Prompt.
1. How to Connect to Wi-Fi Using the Control Panel
The Control Panel can help you configure various Windows system settings. Interestingly, this tool can also help you connect to Wi-Fi with ease.
In the next window, select the Manually connect to wireless network option and click the Next button. Now, type the name of the Wi-Fi network in the Network name box.
2. How to Connect to Wi-Fi Through the Taskbar
The taskbar makes it easy for you to quickly access the apps on your device. But did you know that you can also connect to Wi-Fi networks through the taskbar?
Click on the Wi-Fi icon towards the lower-right corner of the taskbar. Alternatively, press Win + A to open the Action Center, and then click the Wi-Fi widget.
Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. Next, check the Connect automatically box if you want your device to always automatically connect to the selected Wi-Fi network.
Additionally, the network icon on the taskbar allows you to connect to Wi-Fi after a predetermined period of time.
3. Connect to Wi-Fi via System Settings
System settings are part of important features of Windows. You can use them to change your display, sound, keyboard and many other settings.
In the next window, click on the Add a new network button. Next, type the name of the network in the Network name box.
4. Connect to Wi-Fi Using Command Prompt
Command Prompt is another incredible tool that can help you connect to a Wi-Fi network. Here’s how you can use this tool.
In the command, replace the Your-WIFI-SSID command with the name (SSID) of the network. You’ll usually find the SSID on the bottom or side of the Wi-Fi router. Finally, replace the PROFILE-NAME command with the name of the Wi-Fi you want to connect to.
For example, if your SSID is TP-Link_011111 and the Wi-Fi name is MoTee, your command should be.
Press Enter to run this command. Your device should then be connected to a Wi-Fi network when the process is complete.
The only drawback to this method is that it only allows you to manage Wi-Fi connections that you’ve previously connected to. So, this method is not the best option if you want to connect to a new Wi-Fi network.
However, the method makes it easy to connect your other Windows devices to a known network. To do this, you must export and import a Wi-Fi profile.
How to Export Wi-Fi Profile
If you want to connect your other Windows devices to the previously saved Wi-Fi network, you can export the network profile via Command Prompt.
Once you complete the steps, it will save the Wi-Fi profile as an XML file. For example, the file in the target folder will be named Wi-Fi-MoTee.xml.
Save your XML file on an external storage device. From there, you can export the file to your other devices.
Replace the Profile_Name and FILE_PATH commands with the corresponding commands. For example, if your Wi-Fi profile is named MoTee, and it’s saved in the Documents folder, here’s the command you should enter.
Connect your device to Wi-Fi without any hassle
Windows allows you to connect to Wi-Fi networks in several ways. If one method doesn’t work, you can always try a different method. To make things easy for you, we have included four different ways to connect your Windows device to Wi-Fi.