You don't need the encryption key to access the router's configuration pages
if you access the router by (1) a pc connected to it via ethernet cable or
(2) a pc connected to the router via wireless with an already-setup
profile. But you do need to remember the router's admin password.
If you're lucky, the router's configuration page will show you the key "in
clear." If you're not -- and it's shown as all asterisks -- you'll just
have to create a new one and then reset the key in all of the wireless
clients that connect via the router.
If you have forgotten everything, including the admin p/w, read the router
manual and find out how to set it back to factory defaults, and then start
over with your security setup.
Andrew C wrote:
> don't you need the wep key to get into the configuration page??
> "Malke" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Ragnar wrote:
> >
> >> hi there,
> >>
> >> I forgot my network key - i.e. lost the note it was written down. Can
> >> anyone tell me how I can view the network key (Using Win XP).
> >>
> >> Cheers, Ragnar
> >
> > Log into your router and look at the security settings. Most routers
> > allow you to set them via a browser page; e.g., http://192.168.2.1 for
> > a Belkin. Refer to your router manual.
> >
> > Malke
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> > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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