Note down all the details and close the windows. The box labeled Network security key would show the password for your Wi-Fi network. Then tick the check box next to ‘ Show characters’. In Network Connections Window, right click the active connection and click on Status.Ĭlick on the Wireless Properties button and in next window select the Security Tab. In windows 7, 8 and 10 simply enter “ view network connections” in the start menu search box. If you have a PC that can connect automatically to your Wi-Fi network then it has the Wi-Fi details saved and you can use it to look for the password and SSID. If you did not change the default router setting then you can look at the back panel of your router for the SSID and password. However, if you don’t remember the Wi-Fi details then you may have to open your router settings. Note down the Wi-Fi name or the SSID and the password on a notebook. To create a QR code for connecting to your Wi-Fi network you would need the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password. You have to scan the QR code with your Smartphone camera and it would automatically connect to your Wi-Fi network. There’s no need to enter the password or remember the SSID. There’s an easy way to share your Wi-Fi details using QR Codes.

If you’re having friends over and they want to connect to your Wi-Fi network then they may ask you for the password. So next time, when you want to connect a new device you’ll have to open your router or hotspot settings to get your password.

However, this also means that you can easily forget or misplace your Wi-Fi network details or password.

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