How to find your WiFi network details (2024)

FAQs

How do I find my Wi-Fi network details? ›

Open your device's Settings app. Internet. To move between listed networks, tap a network name. To change a network's settings, tap the network.

Look for a sticker on your router.

Within the list of networks, look for the network name listed next to Connected. This is your network's SSID.

Open the Command prompt or Terminal in your Windows, Linux, or macOS system. Search all the network settings, such as default gateway and IP address, through the command prompt. For Windows: Type "ipconfig" and hit enter. It will display the subnet mask, the default gateway, and the IPv4 address of your computer.

Click on “Start”, then “Settings”, “Network & internet”, “Wi-Fi”. Select the network you're connected to. Click on “Properties.” Scroll down to the bottom of the window — your IP will be shown next to “IPv4 address.”

Properly restart the modem and router. Power cycling the router and modem can fix internet connectivity issues and resolve problems with wireless connections. It is important to reboot both the modem and the wireless router. Check your network settings.

Retrieve Default Username and Password: You can usually find these details in the Router Manual or Handbook, or on a sticker located on the bottom or back of your router. The default username is often admin, and the password is typically either admin or password.

To find the network SSID on your router, you should look for a sticker on the bottom or side of the device. The sticker will contain your default SSID and Wi-Fi password (or network key). However, the sticker won't help if someone has already changed your router SSID.

In Wi-Fi Status, select Wireless Properties. In Wireless Network Properties, select the Security tab, then select the Show characters check box. Your Wi-Fi network password is displayed in the Network security key box.

What network am I connected to? ›

Check the Wi-Fi network of your phone or tablet

Open your device's Settings app. Internet. The Wi-Fi network labeled "Connected" is the network your phone or tablet is connected to.

Check the wireless signal strength of your network. If it is weak (1~3 bars), please move the router closer and try again. Change the wireless Channel of the router to 1, 6 or 11 to reduce interference from other networks. Re-install or update the driver for your wireless adapter of the computer.

A hidden Wi-Fi network is a network whose name is not broadcast. To join a hidden network, you need to know the name of the network, the type of wireless security, and if necessary, the mode, user name, and password.

On Android and iOS, you can find your Wi-Fi network's name in the quick settings menu. Swipe down from the top of the screen and look under the Wi-Fi icon.

Open a web browser, type your router's IP address in the address bar, then press Enter. Enter your router's user name and password. You'll then be logged into the router's admin page. From here, you can view and change your network settings.