How can I find my WEP key on an existing wireless network?

  • Thread starter Thread starter FredGarvin
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Network Wireless
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around finding a WEP key for an existing wireless network, specifically in the context of adding a PS3 to the network. The scope includes practical steps for accessing router settings and retrieving the WEP key.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about locating their WEP key to connect a PS3 to their wireless network.
  • Another participant suggests accessing the router's admin area as a method to find the WEP key.
  • A further reply advises typing the router's IP address into a web browser and provides a command line method to find the router's IP address.
  • Additional information is provided regarding common IP addresses for routers and default login credentials.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the method of accessing the router's admin area to find the WEP key, but there is no discussion of alternative methods or any disagreement noted.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not specify the exact router model or any potential variations in accessing different router interfaces, which may affect the steps provided.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals looking to connect devices to a wireless network and needing assistance in retrieving WEP keys from their routers.

FredGarvin
Science Advisor
Messages
5,097
Reaction score
10
I set up my wireless network some time ago. I want to add a recently purchased PS3 to my network, but I can not find my WEP key. Is there any way to track this down on my existing network?

Thanks.
 
Computer science news on Phys.org
FredGarvin said:
I set up my wireless network some time ago. I want to add a recently purchased PS3 to my network, but I can not find my WEP key. Is there any way to track this down on my existing network?

Thanks.

Go into your router admin area
 
Yes, type your router's ip address into the address bar in your web browser.
If your not sure on what your router's ip address is open up cmd and type ipconfig /all .
Now that you have accessed the router, use the instructions to navigate your way to wireless settings or something along those lines.
 
In your internet browser type 192.168.1.1 for most routers, or 192.168.0.1 for others.

Default password is usually "admin" or "password"
 
Cool. Thanks guys. Much appreciated.
 

Similar threads

Zero-day Network Exploits, and Securing a Network Against The Unknown
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
How can I fix my printer connectivity issue with 2 networks on my laptop?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Transferring data wirelessly between phone and PC
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Activation of Network Connection failed on Ubuntu 20.04
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
5K
How does the 'Helium' Network work?
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
3K
Downloading videos from TP-Link NVR1108H-W Network Video Recorder
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
Ubuntu 14.04, wireless network cannot connect
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
4K
Wireless is slow and intermittent
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
5K
Set subnet mask to allow connections to two different class c networks
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
2K
My old laptop fails to connect to the wifi
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K