Here’s a summary of the steps shown in the images for connecting to a Wi-Fi network using Windows PowerShell:
### Step-by-Step Guide
1. **Open PowerShell**:
- Launch PowerShell as an administrator.
2. **Show Available Wi-Fi Profiles**:
- Type the command:
```
netsh wlan show profiles
```
- This command displays all saved Wi-Fi profiles on your device.
3. **Find Your Network**:
- Look for the SSID (network name) of the Wi-Fi you want to connect to in the list.
4. **Connect to the Wi-Fi Network**:
- Use the command to connect to your desired network:
```
netsh wlan connect name="YOUR_NETWORK_NAME"
```
- Replace `YOUR_NETWORK_NAME` with the actual SSID of your Wi-Fi.
5. **Confirm Connection**:
- You should see a message indicating that the connection request was completed successfully.
### Example Command
If the network name is `INEA-2374_SG`, the command would be:
```
netsh wlan connect name="INEA-2374_SG"
```
This process should help you connect to a Wi-Fi network using PowerShell on a Windows computer.
The command `netsh wlan show networks` is used in Windows PowerShell (or Command Prompt) to display a list of all available Wi-Fi networks in your vicinity. Here's a brief overview of what this command does:
### Purpose of the Command
- **Display Available Networks**: It shows all Wi-Fi networks that your computer can detect, along with their details.
### Output Details
When you run this command, you will see information such as:
- **SSID (Network Name)**: The name of the Wi-Fi networks.
- **Signal Strength**: The strength of the signal for each network (often shown as a percentage).
- **Radio Type**: The type of wireless technology used (e.g., 802.11a, 802.11b, etc.).
- **Channel**: The channel each network is operating on.
- **Security Type**: The type of security used by the network (e.g., WPA2, WEP).
### Example Usage
1. **Open PowerShell or Command Prompt**:
- Right-click on the Start menu and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2. **Type the Command**:
```bash
netsh wlan show networks
```
3. **Press Enter**:
- The list of available networks will be displayed.
### Note
- Make sure your Wi-Fi adapter is enabled and that you are within range of the networks you want to see.
This command is useful for troubleshooting network issues or simply checking which networks are available before connecting to one.
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