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BBQMissile

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Since: 08-16-04
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Posted on 07-02-08 03:55 PM Link | Quote
I got a new laptop and wanted to connect it to my wireless network, but the problem is, i forgot what my security key is. Is there someway i can retrieve the security key or reset it?

thanks
Savedox

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Since: 08-20-04
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Posted on 07-02-08 04:59 PM Link | Quote
What kind of router are you using? Usually all you have to do is a google search for your router's IP address. Once you've found that just type it in as a URL and boom you will have a menu with all the stats and options for that router
Xeoman

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Since: 08-14-04
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Posted on 07-02-08 05:35 PM Link | Quote
Try typing 192.168.1.1 into your address bar, if it works it pops up asking you for a username a pass. If you've never done this before, those should be set to default and are typically: username "admin", pass: "pass".

From here, it's probably different depending on what router you have. I have a linksys and the WEP key is under "Wireless" then Security. If you have WPA or whatever and linksys I'm sure it's under that as well.
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Posted on 07-03-08 09:23 AM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Xeu
Try typing 192.168.1.1 into your address bar, if it works it pops up asking you for a username a pass. If you've never done this before, those should be set to default and are typically: username "admin", pass: "pass".


I do know that my ISP uses your home telephone number as a default password. But you can also call them up and retrieve it. They can track your number and replace it with a new password.
BBQMissile

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Since: 08-16-04
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Posted on 07-03-08 05:42 PM Link | Quote
thanks guys, it worked.

however, when i did it, the username was admin but there was no password. no big deal though.
Leviathan

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Since: 07-20-05
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Posted on 09-07-09 09:27 PM Link | Quote
Suggestion for future issues: Reset the damned router.

That little hole in the back...the one that says reset...it resets most models back to the original factory settings (including username/password).
Xeoman

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Posted on 09-08-09 12:35 AM Link | Quote
That could work, but I'd take other steps beforehand. Resetting it like that will basically force you to setup the connections and everything again.
Cteno

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Posted on 09-08-09 12:56 AM Link | Quote
It's not that bad to set up stuff with a Linksys, it tends to set up everything without a hitch by itself.
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Posted on 09-08-09 02:58 PM Link | Quote
Some routers also have the option to backup the settings. Of course, this might not be from out of the box. But I know that the DD-WRT custom firmware has that option, at least.
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