How to Get the WAP Key on Wireless Internet

Wireless signals and security

Wireless Internet has, over the last decade, become extremely common in the

United States. In contrast to wired Internet networks, wireless networks require

no cables, can more easily be connected to by multiple computers, and allow for

much more mobility in connecting to the Internet. Wireless networks will often

be protected by encryption; this restricts network access to those who have

password access to the network, and it helps to protect the data moving across

the network. WAP is one such encryption scheme. If you forget the WAP password

to your network, it will be necessary to reset the router and create a new

password.

Things You'll Need

• PC
• Wireless router
• Ethernet cable
• Router's documentation

Instructions

1. Use your router's documentation to find the restore button for your router;

   this is the button that will delete all settings from your router, including the

   password protection. You will generally need a thin object, such as a pin, to depress the restore button.

2. Depress the restore button.

3. Locate the Ethernet port on your computer's network card.

4. Connect your computer to the router via the Ethernet cable.

5. Follow your router's documentation as to how to create a new WAP

   password for your router and how to activate the system.

6. Reset the router after you save your settings, unless the router does so

   automatically.

References

• Gateway Support