Finding the Network Password of my Wireless Network on Desktop?

Okay so, we recently bought a new laptop and need to hook it up so that it gets wireless internet from our router. Problem is, it asks for a network key to get into our wireless network, and we totally forgot the password. Anyone know how this password can be recovered so we can get into the network on the new laptop?

Finding the Network Password of my Wireless Network on Desktop?
Depending on the router brand, you can reset the router to open status - which gets rid of its password. Logging on to your router to reconfigure manually - as mentioned above - requires a password even by default. That may not work for you, huh?





If you're satisfied with an open access point - that's it! Connect and have fun!





The reset button is on the rear. Usually pushing it for 5 seconds works. Some need to have power turned off - then on with reset button pushed.





If you then want to turn some security back on, check the router manual to discover default username and password. Since they all run Linux, they are all fairly secure. If it's permanently setup secure like the 2Wire series, the pass phrase for other machines is printed on the rear.





Good luck.
Reply:Just go into the router set up, it should be under security or wireless, depends on the router. Just type 192.168.1.1 into your browser that should get you in, if not, start%26gt;run typ cmd then type ipconfig and the default gateway will be what you put in the browser.
Reply:If you are talking about the 2wire wireless router, please reference the numbers in brackets that are found at the bottom of your gateway.





Otherwise, please contact your wireless router manufacturer.