Wi-Fi has become essential in our daily lives - from browsing the internet to working remotely. While most of us use the familiar Windows menus, there is a much more powerful tool: the Command Prompt (CMD).
Think of the command prompt as a “secret control panel” for your computer. It’s a simple black window where you can type commands to do things that aren’t easily accessible from the regular menus.
Why use it? Because it is faster, more effective and gives you access to options not found elsewhere. And the best part? You don't need to be an expert - just follow our instructions!
cmd and press Enter. For some commands you will need to open it as "Administrator" (right-click on CMD and select "Run as administrator").
netsh wlan stop hostednetwork
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WlanReport\wlan-report-latest.html - Open it with your browser.
ipconfig /all - you will see much more information.
📝 Copy-Paste: To avoid mistakes, copy the commands from here and paste them into CMD (right-click → Paste).
⌨️ Pay attention to the Capitals: Network names are case sensitive. If your network is called "MyWiFi", you should spell it exactly like that.
📁 Create a Favorite Commands File: Open Notepad and write down the most useful commands with your own network names. You'll always have it ready!
🔄 Try Restarting: If a command doesn't work, try restarting the computer.
🛡️ Security: Do not share the codes displayed by these commands with strangers.
✅ Recover forgotten Wi-Fi passwords
✅ Diagnose and solve connection problems
✅ Create a hotspot for mobile phones and tablets
✅ Manage multiple networks efficiently
✅ Improve connection speed and stability
✅ Keep backups of your settings
📌 Save this guide for future reference!
With these 20 commands, you have complete control over your Wi-Fi!
(I.e. Last updated: November 2025
Managing your network, whether it's your home Wi-Fi or your office network, doesn't have to be complicated. With a few simple commands you can run from your computer, you can troubleshoot connection issues, check your network speed, and better understand how the Internet is working in your home or office.
