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How to enable WiFi in Windows Server 2022.

Hello! Today we will continue talking about Windows Server 2022. Which is the next Microsoft system focused on servers. It is well known that these systems require a LAN connection and a static IP address to work properly. This is a consequence of the types of roles and services that Windows Server provides. Therefore, connecting the server to a WiFi signal is not recommended. In fact, this option is disabled by default. However, at some point, you may need to use this type of connection. Read on to find out how to enable WiFi in Windows Server 2022.

How to activate WiFi in Windows Server 2022.

For this task, it is necessary to use the Windows Server 2022 administrator. Once there, you must click on Add roles and features.

Adding a new role
Adding a new role

The welcome screen will be displayed immediately. Consequently, you must click on the Wizard to add new roles and features.

Starting the wizard
Starting the wizard

Next you must select the type of installation. Therefore, please select the role-based installation.

Setting the type of installation
Setting the type of installation
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Next, select the server where you will do the installation.

Selecting the server.
Selecting the server.

We will install features. Therefore, in this screen you must click next.

The list of available features will be displayed immediately. Thus, scroll down to Wireless LAN Service. Please check the box

Check the box for Wireless LAN Service
Check the box for Wireless LAN Service

Below is the confirmation window. Accordingly, please verify the installation of the feature.

Confirming installation.
Confirming installation.

Please wait a few moments while the new features are installed. Also, when the installation is finished, it is necessary to restart the server.

After restarting the server, it is necessary to start the Wireless Internet service. To do so, open a PowerShell as administrator. Once there, execute the following command:

net start WlanSvc
Starting the WiFi service
Starting the WiFi service

Note: Depending on your computer model, you may need to manually update the wireless device driver. Finally, you will see the available wireless connections.

Ultimately, we have seen how to enable WiFi in Windows Server 2022. As mentioned, it is not a secure connection. However, it can be useful on certain occasions. Bye!

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