This method is the easiest and most convenient. First, you need to go to the Control Panel and open the “Network and Sharing Center”, then in the left sidebar you need to select “Manage Wireless Networks”. There you find the name of your Wi-Fi router, right-click on it and select “Properties”. In this window, you need to find the “Security” item and check the “Display entered characters” checkbox. That's all. The password can be seen in the line above.

If you do not find the “Wireless Network Control Center” item, then you need to click on “Connection” in the notification panel, after which a list of networks will open. If you didn’t succeed this way, for example, because you can’t check the box or the password is simply not displayed, then you need to try another method.

Option for advanced users

This method is more suitable for advanced computer users as it is a little more complicated. In order to remember your Wi-Fi password, you need to connect to the router interface. To do this, you need to connect it to your computer with a network cable. The cable comes with the router. Then open your browser and enter network in the address bar. Typically the address is either 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Then you need to enter your login and password in order to log into the system. The most commonly used login is admin and the password is admin. Sometimes the password can be 1234. If you are unable to log in, then you need to read the instructions, everything is described in detail there.

Once you have entered the interface, you need to find the section responsible for Wi-Fi security. It is usually called "Security" or "Wireless Security". The security item is located in the section related to Wi-Fi. At this point, you need to check the box labeled “Show network key” or “Unmask”. After this, the router will show you the key.

Password recovery using a special program

There is such a program called WirelessKeyView. It does not require installation. It must also be opened on behalf of the Administrator. The principle of its operation is that it shows all saved passwords in the system. Among these will be the password for your router.

If none of the methods help, then you need to do a full reset. After that, you can set it up again and choose a new password. But keep in mind that after resetting the settings you will not only have to re-enter the password, but also the parameters for connecting to the Internet and the name of the network.

This method is suitable for your personal router or any other one to which you have physical access. Most modern routers have a unique default network name and password. They are usually printed on a label with the serial number and other service information or on a special sticker.

All you have to do is get to the router and carefully examine its back side. If there is nothing there, try looking at the instructions or Googling the router model. You'll probably find what you're looking for.

2. Find out the password from Windows network settings

If you are (or were once connected) to the network via Windows, it will kindly prompt you for a forgotten password. Depending on the version of Windows, the names of the menu items may differ, but the meaning is approximately the same.

You need to go to the “Network and Sharing Center” and get to the list of wireless networks. Then open the properties of the desired network and look at the password in the “Network security key” field, not forgetting to check the “Display entered characters” checkbox.

With Mac it's exactly the same. OS X stores the password for every network you've ever connected to, and of course you can see it.

This is done in the “Keychain”, where all your passwords are stored. We launch it through Spotlight or from the “Programs” folder and select the “System” section in the sidebar on the left. Next, find the desired network in the list and click on the “i” button in the panel below. We check the box next to “Show password” and after entering the administrator password we see our Wi-Fi password.

4. Find the password in the router’s web interface

If you have access to the web interface, you can view the router password there. To do this, go to the address 192.168.0.1 (or 192.168.1.1) in your browser and enter your username and password. The menu structure for each manufacturer is different, but the point is to find the Wireless Network section, which has a Security item with protection options. It contains our key, that is, the wireless network password.

The menu we need looks something like this. The password is hidden by default, and to display it you need to click on the Display password button or something like that.

5. Reset your password and set a new one

Nothing can stand against brute force. If the password cannot be obtained, then you need to hack it, that is, reset it. This method is only suitable if you need the password for your home router, but it will work on absolutely any router, since each of them has a physical reset button. The only negative is that if your provider uses specific connection settings, you will have to configure it again.

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So, we take the router out of the closet, from the mezzanine - or wherever it is hidden there - and carefully look at the part of it where the ports and control buttons are located. Look for a small hole with Reset written next to it. This is the reset button. You need to press it with a paperclip or a needle and hold it for a few seconds (if that doesn’t help, then press reset and, without releasing the button, turn off the router for 30 seconds, and then, continuing to hold the button, turn it on and release it after 30 seconds). After this, the router settings will be reset to standard and you can find out the password using one of the methods described above.

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I forgot my router password. What is the default login and password?

This article contains information about passwords that default used to access routers/routers administration interface.

Default router address

A short list of popular router brands and their common default addresses.

IP addresses for accessing the router

Standard router password

Except ip addresses to access the router we also need to know the username and default password . Common default usernames include variations (Admin, administrator, etc.), and the administrator password is often simply blank.

I tried to give below standard , factory combinations password And login which are the default of some well-known manufacturers routers / routers .

All router logins and passwords

A complete list of default factory passwords can be found on the website.

On the site you can find router passwords and logins for most models. Manufacturers such as:

This list may help you if you have forgotten your router password. If you have forgotten the password, not the factory password, but the one you set yourself. Then you have 2 options: reset the password or break it. Easier to reset))

Oct 3 2017

How to find out the password for your wifi connection is asked by many users who use the Internet.

Today I will show you the basic ways and techniques on how you can view the Wi-Fi password on a computer with the Windows 10 operating system.

We look at the Wi-Fi connection password

Let's say a master came to you, set up the Internet, said and wrote down the Internet password on a piece of paper and gave it to you, but you forgot it and lost the piece of paper. What to do in this case? There are different ways to solve the problem, let's look at some of them. This method will work if you are already connected to the network via Wi-Fi or cable.

A short outline of our review:

• Router (modem) settings
• Network management
• Command line
• Viewers
• Reset

Go to the router settings

I will give an example on three devices that I have D-Link DSL-2640U, ZyXEL P-660HTW EE and TP-Link TL-WR741ND(RU). To access the device, look at the information behind it, mainly by IP addresses 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.1, but there are others, for example, Billion - 192.168.1.254.

I'll start with D-Link. We look at the back, type in the address bar of the browser the IP address 192.168.1.1, login and password “admin”.

Then go to Wi-Fi settings, security and look at the Wi-Fi code - the PSK encryption key.

The Zyuksel modem has the same IP address as Dlink, only the password is 1234 (factory default).

Go to Advanced Setup, Wireless Lan tab, where it says Key and there is your security key.

Tplink has the same as Dlink, only the IP address differs by one number 192.168.0.1, the login and password are the same admin.

We went to the router, go to Wireless Mode > Wireless Protection. We look at the wi fi password - WEP, WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise or WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal (Recommended). For me this is the last third item - the PSK password.

If you cannot enter the router settings, you can reset it to factory settings and configure it again. I’ll write more about this below.

Network and Internet settings

The second way to find out the wi fi key is to look at it in the network and internet settings. Near the date and time in the lower right corner of the desktop, click on the antenna - Internet access.

A list of wireless networks that my adapter can detect opens. Click on network and internet settings.

Let's go down and go to the Network and Sharing Center.

We find connections - go to the wireless network, for me it’s Beeline, you can have your own.

Let's go to the properties of our wireless network.

Switch to the security tab, check the box next to display entered characters.

The Beeline wireless network security key appears.

You can open the Network and Sharing Center in alternative ways.

Right-click on the antenna near the date and time and go to the control center.

Network and Internet tab > View network status and tasks.

Start menu > Settings > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

Launch the Run window using the keyboard shortcut “Win ​​+ R” and enter the command:

"control /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter"

There are, of course, other ways to open a control center, I have listed the main ones.

Launch the command line

It is possible to view the Wi-Fi code on the command line. There are different ways to open it or Windows PowerShell.

I prefer to execute the window via “Win ​​+ R”, write the command “cmd”.

Windows Search (Magnifying Glass) - Command Line (Desktop).

Right-click on the Start Menu and open Windows PowerShell or Windows PowerShell (Administrator).

The shell starts, in which we enter the command: “netsh wlan show profiles”, press Enter.

Group Policy profiles and user profiles are displayed. I have Beeline, you will have yours. Select the one that is currently in use (working). Next we write the text:

"netsh wlan show profiles name=profile_name key=clear"

Instead of the profile name, enter the name of your wireless network.

Additional programs

If the usual methods did not help you, then I suggest using additional tools for viewing wifi passwords, I will give three examples.

WiFi Password Decryptor

This is a free program to display the Wi-Fi keys that have been used on your computer. I had to download the image from a website on the Internet, mount it, there was a link to the program, downloaded the archive, unzipped it, installed the program.

When installing, it is better to remove all unnecessary checkboxes, except for the agreement. It is in English and easy to understand. A shortcut appears on the desktop, go to it, click Start Recovery, find the desired network and look at the Password Key.

Wireless Key View

We download the archive for your Windows 32 or 64 bit operating system.

Unzip it, run the WirelessKeyView file and look at Key (Ascii).

WiFi Password Revealer

An icon appears on the desktop, launch it, indicate your wireless network adapter, click on the plus sign next to it. Where Password is the security key of your network.

Reset

If all of the above methods for viewing your password do not work for you, then you can reset the settings of your network device, that is, return the router to factory settings.

Before resetting the modem to default settings, make sure that you know the Internet login and password issued by your provider, so you can independently configure the router to work on the Internet. All changes made will be lost. If you are not confident in your abilities, then there is a chance to be left without the Internet at all.

To reset the router to factory settings, you need to press the Reset button and hold it for about a minute with the device's power on. Then turn off and turn on the router and configure it to suit your needs.

If you have access to the device, you can try to reboot it from the inside using the internal tools. I’ll give an example on my Tplink network device. Open the browser > enter the IP device > go to it > System tools > Factory settings > Restore.

Click this button to reset all device settings to default values.

Here's some factory reset help you need to know before restoring.

We are looking for the reset button on the TP-Link modem. It is located on the back left, near the power cord input and the on/off button.

The reset button on the ZyXEL is located in the middle of the back, between the power and network outputs (Lan).

For D-Link, the reset button is located in the same back in the middle as for Zuxel between Lan and Power, only on the other side.

What to do if nothing helps? If all of the above information did not help you, then I recommend calling a specialist or seeking help from a computer service center. They should help you there.

I suggest watching a short video tutorial of our article topic.

In custody

Today we have discussed five methods on how to find out the password for your wifi using: modem settings; network and sharing control center; command line or Windows Power Shell; special programs and resetting network devices to factory settings.

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Most residents of megacities have been using Wi-fi for a long time. Some of them are no longer able to imagine visiting a cafe, cinema or any other establishment without the Internet. When you come home, naturally, you also want to have a home wireless network. Yes, it is very convenient for simultaneously connecting a laptop, TV and smartphone or tablet to the Internet. But sometimes there is a need to connect another device, but you have forgotten the password for the router. How to find out the router password, where can I watch it? Read the article.

How to find out your Wi-Fi password if you forgot it?

There are several methods, which you will read about in this article: with a computer connected to the router and without connecting it.

The password for the router can be found using any computer that has already been previously connected to the global Internet via a wireless network. This method is the simplest and fastest.

1. Click (right button) on the Wi-fi icon (ladder). It's at the bottom of the screen. Select the second line that says “Network Control Center...”.
2. Then you need to click “Wireless Network Management”.
3. Another new window will appear. Select the connection you need and right-click on it with the “rodent” button and click on “Properties”.
4. In the “Security” tab you will find the security key line and, accordingly, your hidden password. Click to display it and you will see the required password.

There are situations when there is no computer that has already been connected to the Wi-fi network. Then where to find the password for the router in this case? Then only the router itself is needed.

1. When purchased, a special power cord is included with each router. Use it to connect your computer to the router.
2. Turn on any convenient browser. Enter the following values ​​in the address bar - 168.1.1. This value may vary depending on the model. IP can be viewed on the device itself. Turn it over and you will see these values ​​in small print. Then you need to enter the username and password of the router. If you did not change them, then they are standard on each device - admin and admin.
3. Then you need to click on “Wireless Mode” and then on Wireless Security. You will see the required password in the “PSK Password” line. If you have a router from Asus, then you can see its password right on the first page.

Factory router password

In production, they almost always set standard settings, as well as a login and password. Almost always the name and password are the same - admin. But there are still exceptions. For example, if we consider the D-Link DI-804 router, the username will be the same, but the password line will remain empty. But for the Zyxel Prestige 650 router the values ​​are generally different. His username and password are 1234.

How to change the password on a router?

To do this, you also need to connect the router to your computer.

1. Go through the first two points, which were described just above.
2. Go to the “Wireless” tab, and then to “Wireless Security”.
3. Check the box (or dot) for WPA/WPA2.
4. Now you need to set certain settings:

Version - WPA2-PSK; and the Encryption item is Automatic.

1. In the PSK Password line, change the existing wifi password to a new one. Save your changes.
2. The router will need to reboot.
3. A red message may appear. Click "click here" which will be blue. This completes the procedure for changing the Wi-fi password.

In conclusion, I would like to say that sometimes no way to find out or change the password works. Perhaps the router password has already been changed and lost. Then there is another way out: reset all settings to factory settings, and then configure them again. But here it is worth remembering that the device will be like new, i.e. You will need to enter all the necessary parameters to connect to the Internet.

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I forgot my router password. What is the default login and password?

This article contains information about passwords that default used to access routers/routers administration interface.

Default router address

A short list of popular router brands and their common default addresses.

IP addresses for accessing the router

Standard router password

Except ip addresses to access the router we also need to know the username and default password . Common default usernames include variations (Admin, administrator, etc.), and the administrator password is often simply blank.

I tried to give below standard , factory combinations password And login which are the default of some well-known manufacturers routers / routers .

All router logins and passwords

A complete list of default factory passwords can be found on the website.

On the site you can find router passwords and logins for most models. Manufacturers such as:

This list may help you if you have forgotten your router password. If you have forgotten the password, not the factory password, but the one you set yourself. Then you have 2 options: reset the password or break it. Easier to reset))

This behavior only occurs because people often simply do not understand how dangerous it can be. It would seem that there is nothing wrong with using standard Wi-Fi passwords. Just think, someone will connect and download a couple of photos or listen to a few songs. It's no problem.

And in fact, this is partly correct. There will not be much harm caused by someone using the Internet for harmless purposes. Unless the access point is used by terrorists or some other similar individuals, and this is highly unlikely. But one of the main catches is that by connecting to the network, the attacker has the opportunity to directly influence intranet devices.

And having acquired such an opportunity, you can easily and simply steal the personal data of the owner of the network and network equipment. Many people may think that there is nothing to steal from them. But only those who have no idea about the principles of operation of operating systems and software as such think this way. After all, there are records of everything that has ever been entered or viewed. And if you install a special program, then the system will generally be under the complete control of the uninvited guest.

But the greatest and most significant threat is not all of the above. The biggest danger is that by accessing a wireless network, someone can commit serious crimes, and if something happens, they will come to the home of the owner of the network equipment. And it will be very difficult to prove your non-involvement in the charges brought by law enforcement officials. So it turns out that someone has done something wrong or earned money through fraud, and the innocent will take the rap. So should you use standard passwords?

Selecting encryption type and password

Currently, two types of encryption are used in the civilian market for such equipment:

• WPA/WPA2.

The last two are different from each other, but have a common operating principle.

WEP

It is the most vulnerable encryption method of all the above. To hack it, you don’t need to have any super-deep knowledge, so even a novice hacker or a fairly experienced user can do it within just a few minutes.

This acronym stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. This encryption algorithm exists in two variations: WEP-40 and WEP-104. There is no fundamental difference in their operation, the only difference being the key length, which can be 5 and 13 alphanumeric characters, respectively.

If you answer the question, what is the standard Wi-Fi password with this encryption method, then it could be:

WPA/WPA2

A much more complex data encryption system. WPA, at its core, is a conglomerate of encryption types, each of whose components protects a different vulnerable part of it. The second differs from the first in the number of bits used in the algorithm, as well as additional encryption modules and some auxiliary technologies, for example, AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) or an advanced encryption standard.

WPA or Wi-Fi Protected Access, compared to WEP, is initially designed for a longer key length and ranges from eight to sixty-three characters.

This becomes possible thanks to one of its components, namely through the use of TKIP, which allows you to increase the size of the decoder from 40 to 128 bits.

Thus, selection or hacking for a person or a descriptor algorithm becomes many times more difficult, since in WEP there were only 2 options for the number of characters, but here there are as many as 55. The mere fact of determining the number of characters complicates the selection technique and raises security to unprecedented heights.

Articles on the topic

The most commonly used passwords for this type of security key are:

Standard passwords also include full names, surnames and patronymics, and phone numbers.

If you are a regular reader of this site, then you probably remember what I have already told you if, for example, you forgot it. Today I want to talk only about the password for logging into the router interface - its users forget no less often than the Wi-Fi password.

Why, in fact, would an ordinary user need to log into the router interface? There can be many reasons. For example, change the DNS provider if they are static, or add several. Be that as it may, if you want to access the router menu, you will not be able to do this without a login and password.

It is interesting that often the login password is changed not by the owner of the device, but by a company specialist who carries out the initial setup of the router to connect to the Internet. It is he who can change the password from the standard one to one that only he knows. Of course, he often forgets to tell the password to the owner of the router. You shouldn't blame the person, because in fact he did the right thing by changing the standard password - otherwise it could be used by attackers.

So how do you find out the information you need? You will be surprised, but this is easy to do. Almost every router model has a sticker; it is usually located on the bottom of the case. On it you can see, among other things, the IP address, login and password for logging into the device interface.

Here, look at what the sticker looks like on the famous D-Link DIR-300 router:

Here we see the IP address for entering the interface, as well as the login and password, and in both cases the same word is used: admin. You can find out exactly what data is used for your router on the manufacturer’s website.