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I need to add my son's laptop to our wireless network.
Unfortunately, someone threw away the information I had
with the security key so now I can't add the laptop
without it. How can I get another security key (or
passcode)? I currently have our desktop as the server
with the modem and router directly connected to it. I
have my laptop on the network as wireless. I would
appreciate any help!

Thanks!
Shelli
Steve /blockquote>

The security key is normally accessed through the wireless
router directly. You need to log in to the router as an
administrator to have access to this WPA or WEP security
encryption function. Most routers, including the US Robotics
one that I use, are accessed through a 'local' (i.e., not
WEB) IP addres...See More
May 10, 2008
Ben As long as you are able to log into the router, you could make up a brand new key and then add it to the laptop. You do have to make sure you choose the correct encryption settings when setting up the key though. Good Luck!

On 5/10/08, Steve wrote: > The security key is normally accessed through the wireless > router directly. You ne...See More
May 29, 2008


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