If they're like the ones within range of my office, most of them are protected by the WiFi Protected Access or WiFi Protected Access 2 security protocols. Take, for example, the hundreds of millions of WiFi networks in use all over the world. Lose control of the wrong password and it may only be a matter of time until the rest of our digital assets fall, too. After all, passwords are the keys that secure Web-based bank accounts, sensitive e-mail services, and virtually every other facet of our online life. For more info about connecting to Wi-Fi, see Connect to a Wi-Fi network in Windows.Last week's feature explaining why passwords are under assault like never before touched a nerve with many Ars readers, and with good reason. On another Windows PC or other device, connect to Wi-Fi as you normally would, and enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted. Your Wi-Fi network password is displayed in the Network security key box. In Wireless Network Properties, select the Security tab, then select the Show characters check box. In Wi-Fi Status, select Wireless Properties. In Network and Sharing Center, next to Connections, select your Wi-Fi network name. To learn how to find out which version of Windows you have, see Which Windows operating system am I running? On Windows 8.1 or 7, search for Network and, then select Network and Sharing Center from the list of results. On Windows 10, select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network and Sharing Center. On Windows 11, select the Start button, type control panel, then select Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. On a Windows PC that’s connected to your Wi-Fi network, do one of the following, depending on which version of Windows is running on your PC: After you find your password, you can use it on another PC or device to connect to your Wi-Fi network. If you forgot your Wi-Fi network password, you can find it if you have another Windows PC already connected to your Wi-Fi network.
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