How do i find out the WEP key of my router?

Question

It is a Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router Model BEFW11S4
I don't have the manual anymore and i need the WEP key?

Answer 1

Visit this link you would find link to the quick install guide which would tell you how connect to your wireless router

You would have to try and connect to the router using a wired (Lan/ethernet cable) attached computer, hopefully you remember the password for the router.

Logon to the router and you would see option for Wirless Security and would be able to see the key there.

If you have forgotten the password for the router then you would need to reset the router and start the configuration from scratch.

hope this helps.

Answer 2

Some routers ship with WEP turned on, those will usually have it printed somewhere on the router, usually near the serial number. You should also be able to call Linksys customer support and get the default WEP key from them. If you changed it yourself at some point, there may be a reset button on the router.

Also, if you can't find the reset button, you should be able to log on to the router through a direct ethernet connection (most wireless routers have at least one open port aside from the way to the main network). You can then change the WEP settings through the control center.

Answer 3

You are responsible for setting the WEP key. By default, wireless routers ship with the WEP setting off.

Answer 4

You set the WEP key, if you don't know it, it's your own fault. May want to try resetting the router to factory defaults or logging into the router and checking there, assuming you know the password, which you probably don't.

Answer 5

If it's set to the default WEP...it is usually located on the tag with the serial number

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115416826220&packedargs=site%3DUS&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper