Posted: 12/5/2008 7:12:18 PM EDT
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Hello,
Thanks for droppin' in. I am currently trying to connect a new computer to my wireless network but I have managed to forget my WPA password. I'm running a linksys cable modem and wireless router. Is there anyway to retrieve this from one of my other computers that is connected to the network? Thanks, Kevin |
I thought about doing that, but I don't have the software that came with the equipment. I'm currently in temp housing and 99% of my computer application discs are in storage (along with the documentation where I wrote down the password ).
Will I need that software to secure the network again once I reset it? I'm afraid I run the risk of screwing up something and not being able to log on with any of the computers. |
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or... connect to the router via one of the other computers, go to the wireless security page, and it should have the WPA key right there for you. Been there, done that, and with the same equipment. I tried connecting to the router but the machine that I set the router up with is in storage as well. I'm using my laptop, and when I typed in the router address, it times out. |
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or... connect to the router via one of the other computers, go to the wireless security page, and it should have the WPA key right there for you. Been there, done that, and with the same equipment. I tried connecting to the router but the machine that I set the router up with is in storage as well. I'm using my laptop, and when I typed in the router address, it times out. does the router have a built in switch? just plug into the network with some cat5. you probably have DHCP setup so it will do everything for you, then log into the router. |
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download and run this freeware "wireless key view" on a currently operating wireless computer and it will find and record your key.
I keep it on a flash drive for this type of thing http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_key.html |
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Thanks for all the help guys.
I finally got it. After checking some settings, I was able to access the router. It then asked me for a user name and admin password and after about 15 combinations of my most common, I got access. From there it was easy. Went to the security page and copied the wpa password and the new laptop says it's connected. What a goat rope. Funny thing is that this security is useless against anyone that has half a clue. It only works to keep guys like me out. 
ETA: Just edited this reply from my new macbook. Yippy! |