To find your Wi-Fi encryption type, follow these steps on your computer:
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Find the Wi-Fi connection icon: Look for the Wi-Fi icon in your taskbar (usually located in the bottom right corner of your screen).
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Click on the icon: Click on the Wi-Fi connection icon.
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Click Properties: Underneath your current Wi-Fi connection name, you should see a "Properties" option. Click on it.
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Scroll to Wi-Fi details: In the Properties window, scroll down until you find the section with Wi-Fi details.
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Locate Security Type: Look for "Security Type" within the Wi-Fi details. The value listed next to "Security Type" indicates your Wi-Fi encryption protocol. Common examples include WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, or WEP. This is the type of encryption your Wi-Fi network uses.
- According to the reference, the "Security Type" shown under the Wi-Fi details within the Properties window displays the Wi-Fi protocol being used.
