Question posted by Anonymous-12946 on January 1st, 2010

Wireless Router Password

i have a wireless router, i bough it about 5 years ago and the network password i had set up with this item was lost.  How can I set a new password?

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Answer #1: Posted by DreadPirateRoberts on November 27th, 2010 1:16 PM
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There is a small pen sized hole in the back of the router, use a ballpoint pen and hold down the reset button for about 15 seconds. This will clear all security, then go back in and set up your security again:

Connect a PC directly to the wireless router with an ethernet cable. Open the Internet browser and type in the IP address of the router, which would be in the user manual. The default IP address is "http://192.168.2.1." Press "Enter."

 

Click the "Login" link at the top left of the page. The "Login" screen will open. Leave this password field blank and click "Submit."

 

Click "Security" in the "Wireless" section of the task pane on the left of the screen. In the "Security Mode" drop-down menu, select "64 Bit WEP."

 

Type a password or phrase into the "Passphrase" box and click "Generate." A numeric key will be generated.

Write down the numbers listed after "Key 1," as users will be required to enter them to access the wireless network. Click the "Apply Changes" button to save the new security settings

Answer #2: Posted by smcclurken on October 31st, 2011 7:22 AM
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You will have to perform hardware reset. Performing a hardware reset will return your device to factory default. You will loose any custom settings you have added. 

 Setup steps:

 

  1. Locate the reset hole on the router. The button will be on the back, side or bottom of the router. 
  2. Leave the router powered on.
  3. Use a paperclip (or similar) to press and hold in the reset button for 10 seconds.
  4. Remove the paperclip.
  5. Wait approximately one minute for the router to restart.  

The settings for the router have now been reset back to their default. You may log in to your router and change the password.

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