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# Connecting to the WiFi Pineapple on Windows

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The following guide is designed to work on Windows 11, although the same or similar steps apply to Windows 10/8.1/8/7 too.
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## Configuration via GUI

Start by opening the **Network & Internet** settings in the Windows settings application. Scroll down to **Related settings** and click **More network adapter options**.

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In the new window, **right click** the adapter that represent your WiFi Pineapple and select **Properties**. Then, select the text **Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)**, and then click **Properties** again.

In the new properties window, configure the following static settings:

* IP Address: **172.16.42.42**
* Subnet Mask: **255.255.0.0**
* Default Gateway: **Blank**
* Preferred DNS: **8.8.8.8**
* Alternate DNS: **8.8.4.4**

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You may set your own preferred and alternate DNS servers if desired, but Google's DNS is recommended.
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