How to Change Your Wi-Fi Settings in Windows 11
You change your Wi-Fi settings in Windows 11 by accessing the Network & internet settings. This allows you to modify details for saved Wi-Fi networks, such as the password or security type, without having to re-add the network from scratch.
Windows 11 provides a straightforward way to manage your wireless connections. This means you can easily update the credentials for your home or office network if it changes.
For example, if your router’s Wi-Fi password was updated recently, you can update it on your PC in just a few clicks. You’ll typically find the relevant options under the “Wi-Fi” section in your Settings app.
What is Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi lets your computer connect to the internet without wires. It uses radio waves to send data. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows saves its name, password, and other details. This way, your computer can connect automatically next time.
Why Change Wi-Fi Settings?
Sometimes you need to update your Wi-Fi settings. Here are common reasons:
- You changed the Wi-Fi password on your router.
- You want to use a newer security type (like wpa3- wi-fi-in-windows-11/" class="sal-link" rel="noopener" target="_blank" data-sal-id="1070">WPA3 instead of WPA2).
- You want to control if your PC connects automatically or not.
The good news? You can do this without deleting the network and starting over.
How to Change Wi-Fi Network Settings
- Open Settings. Press
Win + Ion your keyboard. - Click Network & internet on the left menu. Then click Wi-Fi on the right.
- Click on Manage known networks.
You can also open this directly by clicking this link: Open Manage Known Networks
- Find the Wi-Fi network you want to change (for example, “Penguin”) and click it.
- Click the Edit button under Advanced Wi-Fi network properties.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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