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    Wifi Password Help

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by spradhan01, Mar 1, 2009.

  1. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hi,
    I was having trouble of being disconnected every 2 minutes so I thought to reinstall the OS. But my bad luck, I 4got the password for my wifi. Can anyone tell me how to find the password as I have saved it in Intel wifi. here is the screen for how it looks? Any way to find my password?

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    spradhan01, Mar 1, 2009
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    You would need to change it or retrieve the password on your router's settings.
     
    atbnet, Mar 1, 2009
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  3. flipfire

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    Log into your router and find out, even change it if you like.
     
    flipfire, Mar 1, 2009
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    I think the best way is to reset your router manually and configure your password again. I'm not sure if all routers are the same, but for mine, the password in my router is seen as asterisks, so i wouldn't be able to find out that way.
     
    David, Mar 1, 2009
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    my router(loaded with DD-WRT) has an option to reveal password

    the only way to find the password is to go to the router page and find/reset it

    or u could get a program that reveals the stuff under the astericks on ur windows machine
     
    paper_wastage, Mar 1, 2009
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    hey paper wastage,
    Do u any program or software that can reveal stuff under asterisks?
    I tried router settings but dont know how to work it out.
     
    spradhan01, Mar 1, 2009
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  7. flipfire

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    Discussion of bypassing security and hacks is against forum rules. We cannot help you retrieve your password. For all we know it is someone elses wifi.

    What router do you have? Its best if you do it this way and modify your password.
     
    flipfire, Mar 1, 2009
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    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Its a linksys wifi.
    All I have is a modem so how can I reset it?
     
    spradhan01, Mar 2, 2009
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  9. flipfire

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    Do you know which exact model? we should be able to walk you through, its fairly simple.

    Do you know how to log into the router from your browser?
     
    flipfire, Mar 2, 2009
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  10. tmaxxtim

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    you login through 'most' routers through 192.168.1.1 on the browser.

    the default login is usually
    u: admin
    pw: admin

    unless you changed it when you set it up.

    You can login by hooking up by an ethernet cord to the router directly.
     
    tmaxxtim, Mar 2, 2009
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  11. kanehi

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    In back of the router there is usually small hole in which you can reset to original specs. You have to use a paper clip or some thin object to press into this hole. Do it gently but firmly. The lights will turn off momentarily then light up again. It's recommended to change the setting with cable connected instead of thru the wireless method.
     
    kanehi, Mar 2, 2009
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    Ok thanks
    that worked.
    The password is reset to default.
     
    spradhan01, Mar 2, 2009
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