How to locate the WEP key for a Linksys Router

One of the most asked Internet Tech Support questions is, "how do I find my WEP key," the Wired Equivalent Privacy key for your wireless network. It's a set of numbers 0-9 and letters A-F. Without the code you cannot access your wireless network. One of the most common routers is the Linksys router. This article will quickly show you how to find your WEP key eliminating the need to call the tech support departments that often charge you for something so easy to find.

Things You'll Need

• Internet Access

Instructions

1. Make sure you have access to the Internet. Use the Internet Explorer browser. Do not use AOL or MSN.

2. Type the following IP address in your address bar: 192.168.1.1 , you will get a login window. Your user name can be blank and the password is admin. If you have trouble logging in use the user name: admin, and the password is: password.

3. Click on "wireless" then "wireless settings" or "wireless security." Toward the bottom of the screen look for "Security Encryption (WEP) key," if you see more than one WEP key use the first one listed.

Resources

• Linksys Tech Support