Windows 10 Home Edition Network Security Key

My WiFi network connects automatically at Startup, but my printer stopped finding the connection automatically.  If I select the printer via the Internet Access icon and click Connect, it asks for a Network Security Key.

I tried to find the key using the online instructions, but it doesn't work.  Here's the path I used:

  1. Right click Start
  2. Network and Sharing Center
  3. WiFi network name
  4. Network Connections
  5. Wireless Properties button
  6. Security tab

The last instruction is "Select the "Show Characters" checkbox on the Security tab to reveal your network security key. 

My screen doesn't have the checkbox.  It looks like this:

What am I doing wrong?

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Thanks for the update!

I do have some ideas but could be technical.
1. Your home network ran out of IP addresses for the printer to connect.
2. Multiple wireless network connections are stored to the printer.

If this happens again, you can look into these areas.
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Last updated January 30, 2021 Views 108 Applies to: