Windows 11 now allows you to display the connected Wi-Fi password with a QR code, which other devices can scan to connect to the same Wi-Fi network.
With the Windows 11 24H2 update, Microsoft also added support for Wi-Fi 7, the latest IEEE 802.11be Extremely High Throughput (EHT) standard for wireless connectivity. As a result, theoretically, you can get up to 40 Gbps of speed as long as you have a WiFi-7 network adapter.
How to display the WiFi QR code in Windows 11
To display the WiFi QR code in Windows 11, take these steps:
- Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
- Navigate to Network & internet > Wi-Fi.
- Over here, click on your Wi-Fi name to access its properties.
- Finally, click the Show button next to the Wi-Fi network password. The Wi-Fi password and a QR code will be displayed.
You can scan the QR code on your phone to connect to the same Wi-Fi network.
How can you connect to a WiFi network by scanning the QR code?
If you have a QR code instead of a Wi-Fi network password, you can use the Windows Camera app to connect to the Wi-Fi network.
- First, download and install the Windows Camera app if you don’t already have it, then open it.
- Next, switch to the Barcode mode in your Camera app.
- Then, use the Windows camera to scan the QR code, and you should be able to connect to the Wi-Fi.
I hope this helps.
Read: How to create a printable QR code for your Wi-Fi password
Can Windows generate a QR code?
Windows cannot generate a QR code as no built-in tools are available. However, if you use a Chrome, Edge, or Brave Browser, you can visit a webpage, right-click on it, and select “create QR code for this page.” Alternatively, for the Brave browser, you need to click the share button in the address bar and select “Create QR Code” to generate a QR code.
Can computers scan QR?
If you have a webcam, computers can scan a QR code and use an app like Windows Camera or a website that can read QR codes. Various websites also allow you to upload your QR code and extract the data hidden behind it.
