Finding A Router's WEP Key

[Freakinpanda]

***Disclaimer- This works for a linksys router, but I'm not sure about other routers, seeing as I've never used one.***

When you are making a connection to a router, there might be a red lock next to your router. This means it needs a WEP key. To find the WEP key, you have to...
1. Open the start menu and select Run.
2. Type cmd and press enter.
3. Type ipconfig into the new prompt and press enter.
4. In this prompt, find the Default Gateway number.
5. Open an internet browser and type the Default Gateway number in to the address bar as is. (no www. or .com)
6. This will bring up a login pop-up.
7. If you have a login with the router, then use that login. If you don't have one, then type admin for both the username and password.
8. Select the Wireless tab, then the Wireless Security sub-tab.
9. Key 1 is the WEP key.


***Trouble Shoot***
1. If there is no WEP key and it says Disabled, then the router isn't locked.
2. If the router isn't locked, and you want it to be, then choose the Disabled pull down menu and select WEP from the list. Then switch tabs, wait a bit, and switch back. There should be a number in the Key 1 option. If not, then use the troubleshooting guide on the web page.

[FrankForce77]

I usally use the browser and go to 192.168.1.1, just the way I do it and I don't want to confuse anybody. My router is a Linksys as well. Best router for the money @ $50.00.

[Freakinpanda]

Originally Posted by FrankForce I usally use the browser and go to ***.***.*.*, just the way I do it and I don't want to confuse anybody. My router is a Linksys as well. Best router for the money @ $50.00.

That is your computer's IP address, and I wouldnt advise posting that on the web...:P

[Plloi]

Originally Posted by Freakinpanda That is your computer's IP address, and I wouldnt advise posting that on the web...:P

192.168.1.1 is a home network address, Almost every home network use it for the gateway device "i.e. The Router"

it's also prolly his router, unless he's shares his net connection from his pc.

[Freakinpanda]

Really? Hmmm. I know my schools IP is diff. So is my sisters and she has linksys...

Nice triple post...lol

[Plloi]

School's tend to use a different range... but yeah i'm sure

(Plloi is a former network admin).

[pdark]

Originally Posted by Freakinpanda ***Disclaimer- This works for a linksys router, but I'm not sure about other routers, seeing as I've never used one.*** When you are making a connection to a router, there might be a red lock next to your router. This means it needs a WEP key. To find the WEP key, you have to... 1. Open the start menu and select Run. 2. Type cmd and press enter. 3. Type ipconfig into the new prompt and press enter. 4. In this prompt, find the Default Gateway number. 5. Open an internet browser and type the Default Gateway number in to the address bar as is. (no www. or .com) 6. This will bring up a login pop-up. 7. If you have a login with the router, then use that login. If you don't have one, then type admin for both the username and password. 8. Select the Wireless tab, then the Wireless Security sub-tab. 9. Key 1 is the WEP key. ***Trouble Shoot*** 1. If there is no WEP key and it says Disabled, then the router isn't locked. 2. If the router isn't locked, and you want it to be, then choose the Disabled pull down menu and select WEP from the list. Then switch tabs, wait a bit, and switch back. There should be a number in the Key 1 option. If not, then use the troubleshooting guide on the web page.

If the routed in LOCKED then you wont be able to connect to it ...you wont be able to even get to the login acreen hence this whole thread is POINTLESS

why hasnt Hill locked this??

[Plloi]

Originally Posted by pdark If the routed in LOCKED then you wont be able to connect to it ...you wont be able to even get to the login acreen hence this whole thread is POINTLESS why hasnt Hill locked this??

The point is getting your WEP from your PC tat's already setup to connect to the Access Point so you can configure your Wii/DS/etc...

[King Zarthius]

Originally Posted by Freakinpanda ***Disclaimer- This works for a linksys router, but I'm not sure about other routers, seeing as I've never used one.*** When you are making a connection to a router, there might be a red lock next to your router. This means it needs a WEP key. To find the WEP key, you have to... 1. Open the start menu and select Run. 2. Type cmd and press enter. 3. Type ipconfig into the new prompt and press enter. 4. In this prompt, find the Default Gateway number. 5. Open an internet browser and type the Default Gateway number in to the address bar as is. (no www. or .com) 6. This will bring up a login pop-up. 7. If you have a login with the router, then use that login. If you don't have one, then type admin for both the username and password. 8. Select the Wireless tab, then the Wireless Security sub-tab. 9. Key 1 is the WEP key. ***Trouble Shoot*** 1. If there is no WEP key and it says Disabled, then the router isn't locked. 2. If the router isn't locked, and you want it to be, then choose the Disabled pull down menu and select WEP from the list. Then switch tabs, wait a bit, and switch back. There should be a number in the Key 1 option. If not, then use the troubleshooting guide on the web page.

Very helpful, thanks on behalf of many in need of this mini-guide

[BIM]

Just as a quick tip

My WEP is printed on the back of my router, I realise not all are but this might help some of you

[Fury]

Stickied...

[Garry15]

How do you find this for a BT home hub please.