How to Change Your Wi-Fi Settings in Windows 11
Want to update your Wi-Fi settings on your Windows 11 PC? This simple guide will help you change how your computer connects to a saved Wi-Fi network, like updating the password or security type, without deleting the network profile.
Go to Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi > Manage known networks. Select the network you want to change, then click Edit to update the password, security type, or connection preferences.
What is Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi lets your computer connect to the Internet without wires using radio waves. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows saves its name, password, and other connection details so it can connect easily next time.
Why Change Wi-Fi Settings?
Sometimes you may need to update your Wi-Fi settings, for example:
- You changed the Wi-Fi password on your router.
- You want to use a newer security type (like WPA3 instead of WPA2).
- You want to control if your PC connects automatically or not.
You can do this without deleting the network and starting over.
How to Change Wi-Fi Network Settings
- Open Settings: Press Win + I on your keyboard.
- Click Network & internet on the left menu, then click Wi-Fi on the right.
Windows 11 Settings app showing Wi-Fi network tile option - Click on Manage known networks.
- You can also open this directly by clicking this link: Open Manage Known Networks
manage known wifi networks - Find the Wi-Fi network you want to change (for example, “Penguin”) and click it.
WiFi profile in Windows 11 - Click the Edit button under Advanced Wi-Fi network properties.
WiFi profile in Windows 11 edit - Change Connection Settings:
- Choose whether your PC should connect automatically when the network is nearby.
- Decide if your PC should look for other Wi-Fi networks while connected.
- Allow connection even if the network name (SSID) is hidden.
WiFi profile in Windows 11 connection tab
- Change Security Settings:
- Select the Security type from the dropdown (like WPA2 or WPA3).
- Pick the Encryption type if available.
- Type in the new Network security key ( Wi-Fi password).
Click OK when done.
WiFi profile in Windows 11 security tab - Close the Settings window if you want.
Summary
- Changing Wi-Fi settings in Windows 11 is easy and doesn’t require deleting the saved network.
- You can update your password, security type, and connection preferences.
- These changes help keep your Wi-Fi connection safe and working well.
Now your Windows 11 PC will connect using the updated Wi-Fi settings!
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