How to find your wireless network password

If your Internet service provider gave you a wireless router or gateway, your network password might be printed on the router or gateway. Look for the following terms:

• Security Key
• Wireless Key
• WPA Key
• WPA 2 Key
• WEP Key

If your computer is connected to your wireless network and is running Windows 7, you can find the password by doing the following:

1. Click the wireless strength indicator on the Windows 7 taskbar (bottom right corner).

2. Right-click your wireless network name, and then select Properties.

3. Select Show characters to display the wireless network password.

1. Open a web browser on your computer.

2. Type the default IP address for your router or gateway in the address bar (see table below), and then press ENTER.

1. The following are the default IP addresses for some of the router and gateway manufacturers.

   Manufacturer	Default IP address
   Belkin	192.168.2.1
   Cisco/Linksys	192.168.1.1
   D-link	192.168.0.1
   NETGEAR	192.168.0.1 192.168.1.1

   If your manufacturer is not listed here, refer to your router or gateway documentation, or visit the manufacturer's website for help. For more router-specific instructions, you can also visit the Networking Hardware Information forums.

   Type the user name and password for your router or gateway, and then click OK.

   Note If you can't log in, refer to your router or gateway documentation to find the default user name and password.

2. If you successfully logged in, you'll see your router or gateway's configuration page.
3. Find the wireless settings area and look for the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 password, and then write it down.

   Note If you have problems configuring your router or gateway, contact the hardware manufacturer or visit its website.