Manually add a WiFi network by entering the name in Windows 10

October 23, 2017 By Directors

Even if the WiFi connections are visible and choose to connect or connect automatically after clicking on the icon on your Windows PC. But what if you can't see the WiFi name in the list? This can happen for various reasons, for example if you have chosen to forget the network in the past or the SSID broadcast is disabled for the given network.

Whatever the reason, but in this case if you want to connect to the desired network, the best option is to connect to the network by manually adding the network by entering its name in the settings. Here's how to do it.

How to manually add a WiFi network by entering a name in Windows 10

Step 1: Open settings by clicking the Windows start button in taskbar and then click Gear icon.

Step 2: Click Network and internet.

Step 3: Click Wi-Fi in the menu on the left.

Step 4: Now click on Manage known networks from the right side.

Step 5: Now click on Add a new network.

Step 6: Now Enter the WiFi name you want to connect in the Network Name field.

Step 7: Now click on Save.

That is. You have added the WiFi network to the list. Now, click the WiFi icon on the taskbar to open the list of all available WiFi networks.

Step 8 - Enter your WiFi password and you are ready to go.