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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Hi,
Can someone tell me how to find or reset my username and password for my desktop computer's (PC on cable) wireless router? I had a computer repair place hook up the new router last year, and now I'd like for vistors to be able to use their tablets, laptops, etc., and my son wants to network his PS3. I have no idea how to find that info. Thanks!
~michael baker
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
It's often on the back of the router itself. The password is sometimes listed as the WEP key, it's a mixture of numbers and letters. The user id is often the network name.
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts |
What brand of router is it? Do you know if there is an admin password?
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Chessmann Inner circle 4242 Posts |
On a not-so-very-related note, my wireless router started making a hissing, or sizzling sound. Still doing it - I've got to get to the store to buy another one. Keep forgetting.
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
It's a Cisco Linksys. Only found serial number on the router. No idea what the admin PW might be (if there is one). That's the kind of stuff I'm trying to find out.
~michael baker
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ljsviol Veteran user 345 Posts |
Michael,
I hope I can help here with some pointers to where to find the info you need. If you do a net search for "wireless router reset password linksys", some pretty reputable links come up; here are a few: http://www.tech-faq.com/linksys-router-password.html http://technicallyeasy.net/2008/01/how-t......ireless/ This may help, I hope. If you end up resetting the security info on your router, and create a new password, you'll probably have to re-enter that password at the wireless devices trying to connect to it. Best, Larry S. PS: Just to add to the above - the above procedures help you reset the security for the router 'account', giving you access to the router. You may then need to change the password for the WEP or WPA type encryption used for the wireless accounts; that's the password you enter at a wireless device to access the router. I hope that makes some sense... |
Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts |
IN your browser, type the address 192.168.1.1 and hit enter.
This should take you to the dialog for controlling your router. If it does not, try 192.168.0.1 When you get to the dialog, sign in. To log in, leave the username blank and type admin for the password. That is what the linksys defaults are from the factory. If you are lucky, no one has changed them. From there, you should have wizards to walk you through any changes you'd like to make. Let us know how it works out. John
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The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.--Yeats |
Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
It's all pretty confusing to me. I've had that Cisco set-up page opened before but can't make heads or tails of it. Last thing I want to do is muck it all up. I'll read through those tech sites later.
Thanks guys.
~michael baker
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
Michael, I had similar router problems earlier this year and Verizon is my provider. I simply phoned them, talked to their tech support and they walked me through the whole thing. It was a painless process. Try calling your provider and see what happens. Good luck.
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Woland Special user 680 Posts |
On a lighter note, I've noticed that when I am driving around and my phone is searching for a wireless network, the name "FBI Surveillance Van" comes up - this has happened several times in different areas. I'm thinking this is a joke name that people give their wireless router, but who knows?
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funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9982 Posts |
Michael, if all else fails there is a small hole in the mplate of your router. Stick in a paperclip and it will reset and you can enter whatever passwords you want -- or it will not work at all ;-)
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Quote:
On 2013-05-09 20:32, Woland wrote: I like that! I'm doing it!
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Bazinga Loyal user 277 Posts |
My SSID is PennyGetYourOwnWifi
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TomKMagic Special user I tripped over 620 Posts |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrQZFOjejKc <--- a youtube video of how to
or http://compnetworking.about.com/od/route......word.htm <--- 5 step procedure Anytime I need to reinstall everything on my computer or if a lighting storm resets my router, I always need to re-learn how to set up and make it secure. I always rely on google to find me the step by step instructions. There are many out there, and some are easier than others. Hope these help. |
Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Thanks for all the help and suggestions!
~michael baker
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TomKMagic Special user I tripped over 620 Posts |
You're welcome. Did anything work for you?
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