- 1 year ago
Trying to make a python code for connecting to a wifi network in Windows 10
To connect to a WiFi network programmatically in Windows 10 using Python, you can use the wifi
library. This library provides a simple and convenient way to interact with WiFi networks on Windows. Before proceeding, make sure you have Python installed on your system.
Here's a step-by-step guide to connect to a WiFi network using Python on Windows 10:
Install the
wifi
Library:
Open a Command Prompt or PowerShell and install thewifi
library usingpip
:bashpip install wifi
Write Python Code:
Now, create a Python script (e.g.,connect_to_wifi.py
) and use thewifi
library to connect to a WiFi network:pythonimport wifi
def connect_to_wifi(ssid, password):
interfaces = wifi.interfaces()
if not interfaces:
print("No WiFi interfaces found.")
return
interface = interfaces[0] # Use the first WiFi interface
# Scan for available WiFi networks
available_networks = wifi.scan(interface)
target_network = None
for network in available_networks:
if network.ssid == ssid:
target_network = network
break
if not target_network:
print(f"WiFi network '{ssid}' not found.")
return
# Connect to the WiFi network with the provided password
success = wifi.connect(interface, target_network, password)
if success:
print(f"Connected to WiFi network: {ssid}")
else:
print("Failed to connect to the WiFi network.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Replace 'YourWiFiSSID' and 'YourWiFiPassword' with your actual network credentials
wifi_ssid = "YourWiFiSSID"
wifi_password = "YourWiFiPassword"
connect_to_wifi(wifi_ssid, wifi_password)
Replace
'YourWiFiSSID'
and'YourWiFiPassword'
with your actual WiFi network name (SSID) and password.Run the Python Script:
Save the Python script and run it using Python:bashpython connect_to_wifi.py
The script will attempt to connect to the specified WiFi network with the provided password. If the connection is successful, it will print "Connected to WiFi network: YourWiFiSSID." Otherwise, it will print "Failed to connect to the WiFi network."
Please note that using passwords in clear text in your Python script is not secure. In a production environment, consider using a more secure way to manage passwords, such as environment variables or an external configuration file. Additionally, this code example assumes that the WiFi network is visible and reachable from the current location. If the WiFi network is not in range, the scan may not find it.