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Step 1: Locate the Wifi icon on the Taskbar, situated towards the left side. Right-click on this icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center.
- Navigate to the Open Network and Sharing Center window that appears. You will find the name of the Wifi network you are connected to.
Step 2: In this Open Network and Sharing Center window, identify the Wifi network you are currently connected to.
- On the left side, choose “Change adapter settings”.
- A new window will appear, showcasing all connections on your computer, including the Wifi connection you are currently using.
* An even more concise method
- Press Window + R, type in Control Netconnections
- Alternatively, for a shorter route, type ncpa.cpl, then press Enter.
- The Network Connection window will automatically appear.
View and Change Your Wifi Password
When you modify the wifi password on the Modem, the previously saved password on your computer becomes invalid. You need to update the password on your computer to match the one on your Modem.
To accomplish this, follow these steps:
Step 1: Right-click on the wifi network you are using and select Status.
- A new window will appear, and here, you'll find the details of the current Wifi network. To view and change the password, follow these steps.
Step 2: Click on Wireless Properties.
- The Wireless Network Properties window opens. Navigate to the Security tab right next to it.
- Then, check the box next to “Show characters”.
At this point, in the Network security key section, the current password for your Wifi network will be visible. To make changes, erase the existing one and enter the new Wifi password you've set on the Modem (note that the password here and on the Modem must match for successful access). Once done, click OK to finish.
With these steps, users can easily manage Wifi passwords on Windows 8/8. It's advisable to also update the Wifi network password on your Modem to prevent unauthorized usage.
