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Finding the WEP Code

How do I find the WEP code? Kat Delong

A WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) code is like a house key - you can easily get a copy of your own, but you can’t get one for somebody else’s house. These wireless router keys are there for a reason - to keep other people from accessing a wireless system. Many people don’t have their WEP keys when they need it to fix their router for some reason. Luckily, it is easy to find the key for your system by logging onto the router gateway.

IP Address

First, you need to have the IP address that will allow you access to your router gateway. This may be in your manual or you can use the default for your brand. For example, Linksys routers, use 192.168.1.1 for their internal IP address. D-Link and Netgear routers usually use 192.168.0.1. Some US Robotics routers use 192.168.123.254, and some SMC routers use 192.168.2.1.

Router Gateway

Once you have that number, go to Internet Explorer and type that IP number in the address bar. Don’t put www in front of it - just type in the number. We’ll use Linksys as our example and put 192.168.1.1 in the address bar. This will bring you to the Linksys gateway. You will be asked for a Username - leave that blank. The password is: Admin (unless you changed it). Now go to wireless and then on wireless security. You will see a page with the WEP listed. You will probably see about three numbers, use the first one.

Although these directions are for Linksys, they are usually the same or quite similar for all makes of router. If leaving the username field blank doesn’t work for you, you can try putting in Admin for both the Username and Password.

Hopefully this worked for you and you are back in business. If you need any additional help, please let us know.