ManageWirelessNetworks

by NirSoftv1.17

NirSoft.ManageWirelessNetworks

Last updated Apr 28, 2026

An alternative tool to the standard 'Manage Wireless Networks' of Windows (or 'Manage Known Networks' on Windows 10).

Install with winget

$ winget install --id NirSoft.ManageWirelessNetworks --exact --version 1.17

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

ManageWirelessNetworks is an alternative tool to the standard 'Manage Wireless Networks' of Windows (or 'Manage Known Networks' on Windows 10). It displays extensive information about every wireless profile on your system, even if the network adapter is not active. For every wireless profile, the following information is displayed: Profile Name, SSID, Connection Type, Connection Mode, Authentication, Encryption, Key Type, Auto Switch (Yes/No), Non Broadcast (Yes/No), Profile Position, Created Time, Modified Time, Wireless Key, and more...

ManageWirelessNetworks also allows you to edit a single profile with the standard editor of Windows, edit the XML of the wireless profile (For advanced users only !), quickly switch between manual and automatic mode, quickly switch between WPAPSK/WPA2PSK/AES/TKIP modes, rename the profile, rename the SSID, move profile position up and down, copy multiple wireless profiles to another wireless card on your system, and more...

Installers · v1.17

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	zip	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ManageWirelessNetworks on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id NirSoft.ManageWirelessNetworks --exact --version 1.17. winget downloads the installer from NirSoft and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install ManageWirelessNetworks silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id NirSoft.ManageWirelessNetworks --exact 1.17 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall ManageWirelessNetworks via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id NirSoft.ManageWirelessNetworks --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from ManageWirelessNetworks's Apps & Features entry.

Is ManageWirelessNetworks free?

ManageWirelessNetworks is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/manage_wireless_networks.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does ManageWirelessNetworks work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls ManageWirelessNetworks directly from the publisher.

How do I keep ManageWirelessNetworks up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id NirSoft.ManageWirelessNetworks --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of ManageWirelessNetworks from microsoft/winget-pkgs.