Mark Dalby

I seem to do this quite a lot for people,  So I’m thinking it’s time to write some instructions.

Take the following scenario….

I’ve forgotten the Wireless password for my router (WEP / WPA Key).

Ok first up, if your on Sky or O2 broadband there is a sticker under your router so stop being a *#!@$ and do a little manual investigation before googling.

If the sticker is non-existent then follow the below…

1. Plug your computer into your router via a cable (of get on a computer that already has the WEP key installed and is connected)
2. Open your browser of choice (Firefox, Chrome, Safari). If this happens to be Internet Explorer…
   • STOP!
   • Turn off your device.
   • Run a nice cold bath.
   • Chuck it in

   You don’t deserve to use a computer!!!

3. Type the following into your web browser… http://192.168.1.1 or if that doesn’t work try http://192.168.1.254
4. A pop up box should come up asking for a username and password.. this is normally username: admin password: password.  If for some reason this doesn’t work go to http://www.routerpasswords.com/ to get your password.
5. Now once you have logged in you should see a category that says something along the lines of.. “Wireless Security” or sometimes just “Wireless” click on that and voila! there is your WEP Key.

note: there are occasions where the above addresses don’t work, if this is the case please add a comment and i’ll get you the relevant address.

Happy Hacking,

Mark