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    Forgot Wireless Internet Pass

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by popnpoper, Feb 12, 2007.

  1. popnpoper

    popnpoper Notebook Geek

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    I need to know how to reset my password because i forgot it for the wireless internet.

    Thans
     
  2. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Hello, what wireless router do you got?

    JC
     
  3. RedSensiStar

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    If you are linksys try:

    admin (some routers leave the user name blank)
    admin (password)

    As those are the defualt UN/PD.
     
  4. RedSensiStar

    RedSensiStar Notebook Deity

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    Try pushing the router button in for 30 seconds -- I just tested this out for myself and it works.
     
  5. BENDER

    BENDER EX-NBR member :'(

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    You can connect to the router via cable and access the admin page to reset your wpa key. Alternatively you can just reset your router to its default values
     
  6. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It would probably be best for you to connect with a cord...that way you don't lose your other settings.
     
  7. popnpoper

    popnpoper Notebook Geek

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    Mine is a Ruckus Wireless

    **Edit: Also, How do you reset it!!!??
     
  8. gusto5

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    There should be a hard reset button (like one where you have to stab a pin into a hole or something) on the router : D
     
  9. popnpoper

    popnpoper Notebook Geek

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    so after i push that the pass should reset and nothing pops up?
     
  10. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    I'm not exactly sure about your router but, with mine nothing pops up-- it should just reset.If that dosen't work worse case senerio you'll have to reset to factory default and start over.
     
  11. popnpoper

    popnpoper Notebook Geek

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    It says after I 'reset' it that the default pass, 'password' isnt the right length :(
     
  12. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Is it where you type in a random phrase and it gernerates the key for you? What security are you using?
     
  13. NetBrakr

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    I found the manual, but however since I dont know what model do you have. Did you hold the reset button for at least 4 seconds?

    JC
     
  14. jpagel

    jpagel Notebook Evangelist

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    Different Manfs. have different default user/pass for their Routers- if you have the documentation check that - What is the full make/model of the router?
     
  15. Lil Mayz

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    If you reset your router you have to configure it again which is rather silly. Connect your router to your PC via Ethernet, and in your web browser, enter your Router IP address, usually: 192.168.x.xxx

    If you dont know your IP address it should be in your router manual, or on a sticker on the botton of your router.

    Once your in, go to the tab that says something like "Wireless Security" or "Wireless Encryption" or "WEP/WPA codes" and then type in your new password. Make sure you use WPA-TKIP wireless encryption as its the most secure security methord. Click apply, pull out the wire, and your router should be recognised. Enter your WPA code, and your problem's solved.