How to Connect a Computer to Wi-Fi Without a Password on Windows

Want to connect a new computer to the Internet via Wi-Fi but can't remember the password? Want to quickly connect your computer to a modem or router without entering a password? Here's how to use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network without entering a password.

Most modern routers and modems support the Wi-Fi protected setup feature, commonly known as WPS. The WPS feature allows users to connect devices with a supported modem or router without entering a password. If a modem or router supports WPS, you will find the WPS button on these devices.

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With Windows 10, you can easily connect your computer to a modem or router that supports WSP. In this tutorial, we will know how to connect a Windows 10 computer to a modem or router without entering a Wi-Fi password.

How to connect Windows 10 to Wi-Fi network using WPS

Note : Only follow the steps below if your router or modem supports WPS.

Step 1: Click on the wireless icon in the system tray of the Taskbar to see all Wi-Fi networks found.

If you can't see the Wi-Fi network icon, please refer to the article Wifi icon missing on the Taskbar in Windows 10, this is how to fix it.

Step 2: Click on the Wi-Fi network you want to connect.

Step 3: Click the Connect button to connect. Windows 10 will automatically select the option Connect automatically . Uncheck this option if you do not want to automatically connect to that Wi-Fi network every time you turn on your computer.

Step 4: Now a message appears asking for a password. In this step, you do not need to enter the Wi-Fi password if the Wi-Fi router supports WPS.

When you see the password prompt on the Windows 10 screen, simply press the WPS button on the router or modem to automatically transfer the router or modem password information to the computer and connect the computer to the Wi-Fi network.

Note, the WPS button is typically in front of the router or modem but may be in different locations depending on the device. Also, on some modems or routers, you may have to press the WPS button for a few seconds. After pressing the WPS button, you will see the "Getting settings from the router" message appear on the Wi-Fi network you are trying to connect to.

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