How do I get the network key (WEP or WPA) from my computer's network so I can connect with my laptop?

Answer 1

The WEP/WPA key is specified on your wireless router/access point.

To log onto your wireless router/access point, either refer to your manual or try the following on a computer currently with Internet access through it:
1. Start, run, cmd
2. In the black cmd.exe window, type in ipconfig
3. Pay attention to the Default Gateway address. (usually begins with 192.168)
3. Open your web browser and navigate to that address, http:// (e.g. http://192.168.0.1)
4. If it asks you for an username/password, either refer to your user manual or search for your router's model and 'default password' on google without quotes.
5. Alternatively you can try username: admin, no password, vice-versa, or username: admin, password: admin. None of these may work, but they are common defaults in many routers.

Let me know if this helps, feel free to contact me if you need more assistance.
Ken

Answer 2

Run SIW from http://www.gtopala.com/siw_download.html and check the "Network Information" item. The SSID and the WEP Key are there.

Answer 3

Assuming you have a wireless router-- Open you explorer whether it be IE or firefox etc.. Type in the address bar 192.168.1.1
The logon box for your router should appear. Type in your password. If you never changed it it will be admin. Then go to the wireless tab then security. That's where you'll get the number.

Answer 4

When you enable WPA (Router set up)(don't bother with WEP) the router generates the key...........don't loose it !!!!!!

Answer 5

Simply ask them for the key.

Answer 6

ken and clueless are right except the :
Logon: admin
Password: password

Good luck

Answer 7

Look on the back of the router.
That's where mine is.

Answer 8

You are supposed to know the code.