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we have lost our password XXXXX connect hand held mobile devices

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we have lost our password XXXXX connect hand held mobile devices to our router. how do we get that password XXXXX get a new one?

Submitted: 12 months ago.
Category: Networking
Expert:  Engineer-Thomas replied 12 months ago.

Hi, it's great to meet you. I'm Engineer Thomas and I'm determined to assist you! If I personally have given you valuable information or helped you, please remember to rate my answer positively or otherwise please click 'reply' or 'continue conversation' anytime and I will very gladly assist you further!

If you're encountering issues connecting to your router, you might be missing your password, or the saved password XXXXX be incorrect.

If you have already set a WiFi password, you can try to recover the password XX trying one of the following methods from a computer already connected to the router (Windows 7 or Vista only):

Method 1: Follow this video here:
Click Here ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XaEuBIWwYQ )

Method 2 - follow these steps:
Go to here: Click Here ( http://tinyurl.com/keyviewer1 ) - click on and run the wirelesskeyview file. Please ignore any virus scanner alerts - this file is clean and safe to use.
When you run the application, look under the column "Ascii" - it should show your wireless' password.

Method 3:
If the above steps do not work on your computer or you've never set a WiFi password, please try these steps:

- Launch your web browser (eg. internet explorer or firefox) on a computer already connected to your router (wired or wirelessly).
- Please go to this page: Click Here ( http://192.168.1.1/ ) OR Click Here ( http://192.168.0.1/ )
- A page will load, asking you for your username and password (this is the configuration page for the router). Unless you have specified a username and password XXXX before, please try the following combinations:
Username: 'admin' Password: 'password'
Username: 'admin' Password: 'admin'
Username: (leave empty) Password: 'admin'
Username: 'admin' Password: (leave empty)

- Go to the wireless tab and choose 'wireless security'
- Ensure WPA or WPA-2 PSK is selected and enter in a new password, and click Save or OK. You should now be able to use that new password XX connect with all your other computers.

Method 4: Router factory reset
If none of the above methods work, please reset your router to factory defaults. With the router switched on, use a paper clip to press and hold the reset button in the bottom/back of your router for 15 seconds.
Please wait for a few minutes, then try to connect to the router. If connection is successful, please use the steps described in Method 3 to re-secure your router.

If you would like any additional information or have more questions please don't hesitate to ask!
Please remember to rate my answer when you are 100% satisfied. If you are not satisfied or confident that you have the necessary information, please instead stop and reply to me via the REPLY or CONTINUE CONVERSATION button with the issue you have. I will be happy to continue further and do everything I can to provide you with the service you seek. Thank-you!

Customer: replied 12 months ago.

We have tried the first three methods. we hesitate to play with the router as we don't want to lose connectivity to the other devices in the house.


the system password XXXXX via the first method will not work. instead of going to the main wi-fi address, the droid goes to the guest server. we did not set a password XXX the guest server, so can't get in

Expert:  Engineer-Thomas replied 12 months ago.

Okay, no worries.
Is your router a Cisco wireless N? If so, please refer to this article regarding the Cisco connect software:
http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid=1880f78e5c674e8a858fe21ec4fe9d5e_Checking_Valet_E_Series_Name_and_Password_in_Cisco_Connect.xml&pid=80&respid=0&snid=2&dispid=0&cpage=search

Otherwise, may I ask what the brand and model is?

Thank you

Customer: replied 12 months ago.

I'm not sure why, but I got in - but I think it is through verizon, not my wifi. I will turn everything off and try from another location in the house. I'll be back later

Customer: replied 12 months ago.

For some reason the droid is connecting to the internet. I started on the article you referred us to, but it was basically the same as method 1 info. at any rate, I think we're good. Thanks for your help.


How much longer does my $25 give me access to you?

Expert:  Engineer-Thomas replied 12 months ago.

Great, glad everything is up and running.
You're welcome to ask any related follow up questions through this question at no further cost.

If you're happy with my help today, please don't forget to rate my answer positively so I receive credit for my work. You can still continue to reply afterwards.

Thank you, have a great day!

Customer: replied 12 months ago.

Your service was fine, but still unable toget a password XXXXXX. Can I rate your service seperately from the cost - I'm not wiling to pay for answers that don't work.

Expert:  Engineer-Thomas replied 12 months ago.

Unfortunately, they're tied together. The way this site works is that I only receive credit if you rate, which does charge the full amount.
That's okay, don't worry about it since you weren't quite happy with the problem resolution.
Would you like me to submit a full refund now? (this will close the question)

Thanks

Customer: replied 12 months ago.

Thank you. I would like a refund.

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