Changing Linksys Network Key.

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I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
something short and easy to remember.

I went to http://192.168.1.1 and entered usernames and passwords until I
blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.

The browser message is:
401 Unauthorized
Authorization required

So I'm stuck.

McGyver
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

Your question really has nothing to do with Windows XP. Read the manual
(RTFM) and determine the default username and password (provide you haven't
changed it), one you get in RTFM again to determine how to change the
security key. If you changed the password and forgot it you'll have to reset
the router to factory defaults. Again, RTFM to determine how to do that.

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"McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
>number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>something short and easy to remember.
>
> I went to http://192.168.1.1 and entered usernames and passwords until I
> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>
> The browser message is:
> 401 Unauthorized
> Authorization required
>
> So I'm stuck.
>
> McGyver
>
>
>
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router.  The existing
> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex.  I want
> something short and easy to remember.
>
> I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
> blundered into one that seemed to work.  It resulted in closing of the
> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>
> The browser message is:
> 401 Unauthorized
> Authorization required
>
> So I'm stuck.
>
> McGyver

You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
wireless router settings.
 
RE: Changing Linksys Network Key.



"McGyver" wrote:

> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
> something short and easy to remember.
>
> I went to http://192.168.1.1 and entered usernames and passwords until I
> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>
> The browser message is:
> 401 Unauthorized
> Authorization required
>
> So I'm stuck.
>
> McGyver

http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin...F90ZXh0PXBhc3N3b3JkIHJlc2V0&p_li=&p_topview=1


http://forums.linksys.com/linksys/board/message?board.id=VoIP_Routers&message.id=532
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

"smlunatick" <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-b0e26c7c5eed@e17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
>> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>> something short and easy to remember.
>>
>> I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>
>> The browser message is:
>> 401 Unauthorized
>> Authorization required
>>
>> So I'm stuck.
>>
>> McGyver
>
> You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
> known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
> resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
> wireless router settings.

I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset it.
I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone in. I
had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one who changed
the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has worked right, so
he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the help.

McGyver
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

Setting up a Router isn't hard. All of them have a recessed button that
you press & hold to restore the factory default values. Most if not all
now support a "PassPhrase". This is internally translated to the Hex
code you seem to have problems with. The best way to deal with a
Security code is write it down in a file. When needed just open the file
and cut & paste into the Password prompt boxes. You actually want
a complex password since a recent development has rendered even
the WPA2 encryption scheme susceptible to being broken.

Most experienced PC technicians can remotely log on to your router
and fully configure it for you.

"McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:gdo91d$iai$1@aioe.org...
> "smlunatick" <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-b0e26c7c5eed@e17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>> On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
>>> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>> something short and easy to remember.
>>>
>>> I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>>> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>>> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>
>>> The browser message is:
>>> 401 Unauthorized
>>> Authorization required
>>>
>>> So I'm stuck.
>>>
>>> McGyver
>>
>> You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>> known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
>> resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>> wireless router settings.
>
> I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset
> it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone
> in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one who
> changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has worked
> right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the help.
>
> McGyver
>
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.


"McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:gdo91d$iai$1@aioe.org...
> "smlunatick" <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-b0e26c7c5eed@e17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>> On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
>>> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>> something short and easy to remember.
>>>
>>> I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>>> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>>> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>
>>> The browser message is:
>>> 401 Unauthorized
>>> Authorization required
>>>
>>> So I'm stuck.
>>>
>>> McGyver
>>
>> You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>> known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
>> resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>> wireless router settings.
>
> I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset
> it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone
> in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one who
> changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has worked
> right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the help.
>
> McGyver
>
Why not learn how to do all this? The fine manual reveals all.
Moreover, the message you got shows that you did not in fact ever get logged
into the router.
As for the key, the longer the better. You do not need to remember the key;
it is used to connect a computer to the router.
Jim
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

Whoa. Flame!

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> Your question really has nothing to do with Windows XP. Read the manual
> (RTFM) and determine the default username and password (provide you
> haven't changed it), one you get in RTFM again to determine how to change
> the security key. If you changed the password and forgot it you'll have to
> reset the router to factory defaults. Again, RTFM to determine how to do
> that.
>
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>
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> "McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:gdnt5q$2pn$1@aioe.org...
>>I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
>>number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>something short and easy to remember.
>>
>> I went to http://192.168.1.1 and entered usernames and passwords until I
>> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>
>> The browser message is:
>> 401 Unauthorized
>> Authorization required
>>
>> So I'm stuck.
>>
>> McGyver
>>
>>
>>
>
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

I get it. I guess I should not change it to something simple. The only
time it gets used is when a family member visits and wants to connect a
laptop to my network to get to the internet. It will be easy enough to
write the number down and hand it to the person. I'll pretend I made it
that way on purpose for security reasons. Some of them will fall for it.

"R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:#janCZJNJHA.5696@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Setting up a Router isn't hard. All of them have a recessed button that
> you press & hold to restore the factory default values. Most if not all
> now support a "PassPhrase". This is internally translated to the Hex
> code you seem to have problems with. The best way to deal with a
> Security code is write it down in a file. When needed just open the file
> and cut & paste into the Password prompt boxes. You actually want
> a complex password since a recent development has rendered even
> the WPA2 encryption scheme susceptible to being broken.
>
> Most experienced PC technicians can remotely log on to your router
> and fully configure it for you.
>
> "McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:gdo91d$iai$1@aioe.org...
>> "smlunatick" <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-b0e26c7c5eed@e17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>> On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The
>>>> existing
>>>> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>>> something short and easy to remember.
>>>>
>>>> I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>>>> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>>>> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>>
>>>> The browser message is:
>>>> 401 Unauthorized
>>>> Authorization required
>>>>
>>>> So I'm stuck.
>>>>
>>>> McGyver
>>>
>>> You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>>> known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
>>> resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>>> wireless router settings.
>>
>> I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset
>> it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone
>> in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one who
>> changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has
>> worked right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the
>> help.
>>
>> McGyver
>>
>
>
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.



"Jim" <j.n@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
news:upxuLcJNJHA.728@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>
> "McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:gdo91d$iai$1@aioe.org...
>> "smlunatick" <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-b0e26c7c5eed@e17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>> On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The
>>>> existing
>>>> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>>> something short and easy to remember.
>>>>
>>>> I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>>>> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>>>> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>>
>>>> The browser message is:
>>>> 401 Unauthorized
>>>> Authorization required
>>>>
>>>> So I'm stuck.
>>>>
>>>> McGyver
>>>
>>> You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>>> known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
>>> resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>>> wireless router settings.
>>
>> I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset
>> it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone
>> in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one who
>> changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has
>> worked right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the
>> help.
>>
>> McGyver
>>
> Why not learn how to do all this? The fine manual reveals all.
> Moreover, the message you got shows that you did not in fact ever get
> logged into the router.
> As for the key, the longer the better. You do not need to remember the
> key; it is used to connect a computer to the router.
> Jim

I will learn it. The Linksys website seems to have excellent instructions.

McGyver
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

McGyver wrote:
> I get it. I guess I should not change it to something simple. The
> only time it gets used is when a family member visits and wants to
> connect a laptop to my network to get to the internet. It will be
> easy enough to write the number down and hand it to the person. I'll
> pretend I made it that way on purpose for security reasons. Some of
> them will fall for it.

You just THINK that's the only time your wireless router is being used.

Look outside.

Do you see a dark-colored Buick parked in front of your house?
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

What "recent development"?

Gregg Hill


"R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:%23janCZJNJHA.5696@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Setting up a Router isn't hard. All of them have a recessed button that
> you press & hold to restore the factory default values. Most if not all
> now support a "PassPhrase". This is internally translated to the Hex
> code you seem to have problems with. The best way to deal with a
> Security code is write it down in a file. When needed just open the file
> and cut & paste into the Password prompt boxes. You actually want
> a complex password since a recent development has rendered even
> the WPA2 encryption scheme susceptible to being broken.
>
> Most experienced PC technicians can remotely log on to your router
> and fully configure it for you.
>
> "McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:gdo91d$iai$1@aioe.org...
>> "smlunatick" <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-b0e26c7c5eed@e17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>> On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The
>>>> existing
>>>> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>>> something short and easy to remember.
>>>>
>>>> I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>>>> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>>>> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>>
>>>> The browser message is:
>>>> 401 Unauthorized
>>>> Authorization required
>>>>
>>>> So I'm stuck.
>>>>
>>>> McGyver
>>>
>>> You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>>> known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
>>> resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>>> wireless router settings.
>>
>> I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset
>> it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone
>> in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one who
>> changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has
>> worked right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the
>> help.
>>
>> McGyver
>>
>
>
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

What "recent development"?

Gregg Hill


"R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:%23janCZJNJHA.5696@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Setting up a Router isn't hard. All of them have a recessed button that
> you press & hold to restore the factory default values. Most if not all
> now support a "PassPhrase". This is internally translated to the Hex
> code you seem to have problems with. The best way to deal with a
> Security code is write it down in a file. When needed just open the file
> and cut & paste into the Password prompt boxes. You actually want
> a complex password since a recent development has rendered even
> the WPA2 encryption scheme susceptible to being broken.
>
> Most experienced PC technicians can remotely log on to your router
> and fully configure it for you.
>
> "McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:gdo91d$iai$1@aioe.org...
>> "smlunatick" <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-b0e26c7c5eed@e17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>> On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The
>>>> existing
>>>> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>>> something short and easy to remember.
>>>>
>>>> I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>>>> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>>>> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>>
>>>> The browser message is:
>>>> 401 Unauthorized
>>>> Authorization required
>>>>
>>>> So I'm stuck.
>>>>
>>>> McGyver
>>>
>>> You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>>> known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
>>> resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>>> wireless router settings.
>>
>> I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset
>> it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone
>> in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one who
>> changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has
>> worked right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the
>> help.
>>
>> McGyver
>>
>
>
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.


http://wirelessdefence.org/Contents/coWPAtty_win32.htm

Gregg Hill wrote:

> What "recent development"?
>
> Gregg Hill
>
>
> "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:%23janCZJNJHA.5696@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>
>>Setting up a Router isn't hard. All of them have a recessed button that
>>you press & hold to restore the factory default values. Most if not all
>>now support a "PassPhrase". This is internally translated to the Hex
>>code you seem to have problems with. The best way to deal with a
>>Security code is write it down in a file. When needed just open the file
>>and cut & paste into the Password prompt boxes. You actually want
>>a complex password since a recent development has rendered even
>>the WPA2 encryption scheme susceptible to being broken.
>>
>>Most experienced PC technicians can remotely log on to your router
>>and fully configure it for you.
>>
>>"McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:gdo91d$iai$1@aioe.org...
>>
>>>"smlunatick" <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-b0e26c7c5eed@e17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>>
>>>>On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The
>>>>>existing
>>>>>number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>>>>something short and easy to remember.
>>>>>
>>>>>I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>>>>>blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>>>>>password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>>>
>>>>>The browser message is:
>>>>>401 Unauthorized
>>>>>Authorization required
>>>>>
>>>>>So I'm stuck.
>>>>>
>>>>>McGyver
>>>>
>>>>You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>>>>known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
>>>>resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>>>>wireless router settings.
>>>
>>>I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset
>>>it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone
>>>in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one who
>>>changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has
>>>worked right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the
>>>help.
>>>
>>>McGyver
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

http://wirelessdefence.org/Contents/coWPAtty_win32.htm

Gregg Hill wrote:

> What "recent development"?
>
> Gregg Hill
>
>
> "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:%23janCZJNJHA.5696@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>
>>Setting up a Router isn't hard. All of them have a recessed button that
>>you press & hold to restore the factory default values. Most if not all
>>now support a "PassPhrase". This is internally translated to the Hex
>>code you seem to have problems with. The best way to deal with a
>>Security code is write it down in a file. When needed just open the file
>>and cut & paste into the Password prompt boxes. You actually want
>>a complex password since a recent development has rendered even
>>the WPA2 encryption scheme susceptible to being broken.
>>
>>Most experienced PC technicians can remotely log on to your router
>>and fully configure it for you.
>>
>>"McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:gdo91d$iai$1@aioe.org...
>>
>>>"smlunatick" <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-b0e26c7c5eed@e17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>>
>>>>On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The
>>>>>existing
>>>>>number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>>>>something short and easy to remember.
>>>>>
>>>>>I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>>>>>blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>>>>>password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>>>
>>>>>The browser message is:
>>>>>401 Unauthorized
>>>>>Authorization required
>>>>>
>>>>>So I'm stuck.
>>>>>
>>>>>McGyver
>>>>
>>>>You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>>>>known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
>>>>resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>>>>wireless router settings.
>>>
>>>I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset
>>>it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone
>>>in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one who
>>>changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has
>>>worked right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the
>>>help.
>>>
>>>McGyver
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

I did not mean to post twice...I hit Send last night around 8:00, then went
to bed. I looked at it this morning and did not see my post even after a
refresh, and saw it sitting in Outbox. I hit Send again and it showed up
with both post times!

Oh well, thank you for the information. I suppose even with SSID off, MAC
filtering on, WPA2-PSK with long passphrase, and AES encryption, we are
still not safe?

Gregg Hill



"Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:%23J0jtrSNJHA.5692@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> http://wirelessdefence.org/Contents/coWPAtty_win32.htm
>
> Gregg Hill wrote:
>
>> What "recent development"?
>>
>> Gregg Hill
>>
>>
>> "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23janCZJNJHA.5696@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>
>>>Setting up a Router isn't hard. All of them have a recessed button that
>>>you press & hold to restore the factory default values. Most if not all
>>>now support a "PassPhrase". This is internally translated to the Hex
>>>code you seem to have problems with. The best way to deal with a
>>>Security code is write it down in a file. When needed just open the file
>>>and cut & paste into the Password prompt boxes. You actually want
>>>a complex password since a recent development has rendered even
>>>the WPA2 encryption scheme susceptible to being broken.
>>>
>>>Most experienced PC technicians can remotely log on to your router
>>>and fully configure it for you.
>>>
>>>"McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>news:gdo91d$iai$1@aioe.org...
>>>
>>>>"smlunatick" <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-b0e26c7c5eed@e17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>>>
>>>>>On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The
>>>>>>existing
>>>>>>number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>>>>>something short and easy to remember.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>>>>>>blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>>>>>>password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>The browser message is:
>>>>>>401 Unauthorized
>>>>>>Authorization required
>>>>>>
>>>>>>So I'm stuck.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>McGyver
>>>>>
>>>>>You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>>>>>known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
>>>>>resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>>>>>wireless router settings.
>>>>
>>>>I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset
>>>>it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone
>>>>in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one
>>>>who
>>>>changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has
>>>>worked right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the
>>>>help.
>>>>
>>>>McGyver
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

No matter what steps you take you should never get complacent. Too
many people think only AV is enough or that hard drives last forever.
Internet use will always be risky, because the threats change daily. All
you can do is try and protect yourself with software and even more
importantly be careful what you do on the web.

On that note, there was just a "Out-of-Band" Security patch posted for
Windows. Everybody should make sure this one gets installed promptly.

"Gregg Hill" <greggmhill at please do not spam me at yahoo dot com> wrote in
message news:Oh7zt5SNJHA.3496@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>I did not mean to post twice...I hit Send last night around 8:00, then went
>to bed. I looked at it this morning and did not see my post even after a
>refresh, and saw it sitting in Outbox. I hit Send again and it showed up
>with both post times!
>
> Oh well, thank you for the information. I suppose even with SSID off, MAC
> filtering on, WPA2-PSK with long passphrase, and AES encryption, we are
> still not safe?
>
> Gregg Hill
>
>
>
> "Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:%23J0jtrSNJHA.5692@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> http://wirelessdefence.org/Contents/coWPAtty_win32.htm
>>
>> Gregg Hill wrote:
>>
>>> What "recent development"?
>>>
>>> Gregg Hill
>>>
>>>
>>> "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23janCZJNJHA.5696@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>>>Setting up a Router isn't hard. All of them have a recessed button that
>>>>you press & hold to restore the factory default values. Most if not all
>>>>now support a "PassPhrase". This is internally translated to the Hex
>>>>code you seem to have problems with. The best way to deal with a
>>>>Security code is write it down in a file. When needed just open the file
>>>>and cut & paste into the Password prompt boxes. You actually want
>>>>a complex password since a recent development has rendered even
>>>>the WPA2 encryption scheme susceptible to being broken.
>>>>
>>>>Most experienced PC technicians can remotely log on to your router
>>>>and fully configure it for you.
>>>>
>>>>"McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:gdo91d$iai$1@aioe.org...
>>>>
>>>>>"smlunatick" <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-b0e26c7c5eed@e17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>>On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The
>>>>>>>existing
>>>>>>>number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>>>>>>something short and easy to remember.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until
>>>>>>>I
>>>>>>>blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>>>>>>>password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>The browser message is:
>>>>>>>401 Unauthorized
>>>>>>>Authorization required
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>So I'm stuck.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>McGyver
>>>>>>
>>>>>>You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>>>>>>known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
>>>>>>resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>>>>>>wireless router settings.
>>>>>
>>>>>I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset
>>>>>it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone
>>>>>in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one
>>>>>who
>>>>>changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has
>>>>>worked right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the
>>>>>help.
>>>>>
>>>>>McGyver
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

"Safe" is relative. ;-) Don't equate it with immune.

Gregg Hill wrote:

> I did not mean to post twice...I hit Send last night around 8:00, then went
> to bed. I looked at it this morning and did not see my post even after a
> refresh, and saw it sitting in Outbox. I hit Send again and it showed up
> with both post times!
>
> Oh well, thank you for the information. I suppose even with SSID off, MAC
> filtering on, WPA2-PSK with long passphrase, and AES encryption, we are
> still not safe?
>
> Gregg Hill
>
>
>
> "Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:%23J0jtrSNJHA.5692@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
>>http://wirelessdefence.org/Contents/coWPAtty_win32.htm
>>
>>Gregg Hill wrote:
>>
>>
>>>What "recent development"?
>>>
>>>Gregg Hill
>>>
>>>
>>>"R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
>>>news:%23janCZJNJHA.5696@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Setting up a Router isn't hard. All of them have a recessed button that
>>>>you press & hold to restore the factory default values. Most if not all
>>>>now support a "PassPhrase". This is internally translated to the Hex
>>>>code you seem to have problems with. The best way to deal with a
>>>>Security code is write it down in a file. When needed just open the file
>>>>and cut & paste into the Password prompt boxes. You actually want
>>>>a complex password since a recent development has rendered even
>>>>the WPA2 encryption scheme susceptible to being broken.
>>>>
>>>>Most experienced PC technicians can remotely log on to your router
>>>>and fully configure it for you.
>>>>
>>>>"McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:gdo91d$iai$1@aioe.org...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>"smlunatick" <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-b0e26c7c5eed@e17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The
>>>>>>>existing
>>>>>>>number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>>>>>>something short and easy to remember.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>>>>>>>blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>>>>>>>password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>The browser message is:
>>>>>>>401 Unauthorized
>>>>>>>Authorization required
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>So I'm stuck.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>McGyver
>>>>>>
>>>>>>You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>>>>>>known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
>>>>>>resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>>>>>>wireless router settings.
>>>>>
>>>>>I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset
>>>>>it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone
>>>>>in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one
>>>>>who
>>>>>changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has
>>>>>worked right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the
>>>>>help.
>>>>>
>>>>>McGyver
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

Well, it went from "Jack (MVP-Networking)" stating in the
networking.wireless newsgroup that WPA and WPA2 are functionally
non-breakable to now being hackable. Bummer!

Gregg Hill



"Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:OXJ0GXTNJHA.3764@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> "Safe" is relative. ;-) Don't equate it with immune.
>
> Gregg Hill wrote:
>
>> I did not mean to post twice...I hit Send last night around 8:00, then
>> went to bed. I looked at it this morning and did not see my post even
>> after a refresh, and saw it sitting in Outbox. I hit Send again and it
>> showed up with both post times!
>>
>> Oh well, thank you for the information. I suppose even with SSID off, MAC
>> filtering on, WPA2-PSK with long passphrase, and AES encryption, we are
>> still not safe?
>>
>> Gregg Hill
>>
>>
>>
>> "Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23J0jtrSNJHA.5692@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>
>>>http://wirelessdefence.org/Contents/coWPAtty_win32.htm
>>>
>>>Gregg Hill wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>What "recent development"?
>>>>
>>>>Gregg Hill
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:%23janCZJNJHA.5696@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Setting up a Router isn't hard. All of them have a recessed button that
>>>>>you press & hold to restore the factory default values. Most if not all
>>>>>now support a "PassPhrase". This is internally translated to the Hex
>>>>>code you seem to have problems with. The best way to deal with a
>>>>>Security code is write it down in a file. When needed just open the
>>>>>file
>>>>>and cut & paste into the Password prompt boxes. You actually want
>>>>>a complex password since a recent development has rendered even
>>>>>the WPA2 encryption scheme susceptible to being broken.
>>>>>
>>>>>Most experienced PC technicians can remotely log on to your router
>>>>>and fully configure it for you.
>>>>>
>>>>>"McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:gdo91d$iai$1@aioe.org...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>"smlunatick" <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-b0e26c7c5eed@e17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The
>>>>>>>>existing
>>>>>>>>number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>>>>>>>something short and easy to remember.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until
>>>>>>>>I
>>>>>>>>blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of
>>>>>>>>the
>>>>>>>>password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>The browser message is:
>>>>>>>>401 Unauthorized
>>>>>>>>Authorization required
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>So I'm stuck.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>McGyver
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>>>>>>>known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method
>>>>>>>of
>>>>>>>resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>>>>>>>wireless router settings.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't
>>>>>>reset
>>>>>>it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call
>>>>>>someone
>>>>>>in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one
>>>>>>who
>>>>>>changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has
>>>>>>worked right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the
>>>>>>help.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>McGyver
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
>
 
Re: Changing Linksys Network Key.

It'll have to do until the next escalation of "them vs. us"! ;-)

Gregg Hill wrote:

> Well, it went from "Jack (MVP-Networking)" stating in the
> networking.wireless newsgroup that WPA and WPA2 are functionally
> non-breakable to now being hackable. Bummer!
>
> Gregg Hill
>
>
>
> "Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:OXJ0GXTNJHA.3764@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
>>"Safe" is relative. ;-) Don't equate it with immune.
>>
>>Gregg Hill wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I did not mean to post twice...I hit Send last night around 8:00, then
>>>went to bed. I looked at it this morning and did not see my post even
>>>after a refresh, and saw it sitting in Outbox. I hit Send again and it
>>>showed up with both post times!
>>>
>>>Oh well, thank you for the information. I suppose even with SSID off, MAC
>>>filtering on, WPA2-PSK with long passphrase, and AES encryption, we are
>>>still not safe?
>>>
>>>Gregg Hill
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"Bob I" <birelan@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>news:%23J0jtrSNJHA.5692@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>>
>>>>http://wirelessdefence.org/Contents/coWPAtty_win32.htm
>>>>
>>>>Gregg Hill wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>What "recent development"?
>>>>>
>>>>>Gregg Hill
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>"R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:%23janCZJNJHA.5696@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Setting up a Router isn't hard. All of them have a recessed button that
>>>>>>you press & hold to restore the factory default values. Most if not all
>>>>>>now support a "PassPhrase". This is internally translated to the Hex
>>>>>>code you seem to have problems with. The best way to deal with a
>>>>>>Security code is write it down in a file. When needed just open the
>>>>>>file
>>>>>>and cut & paste into the Password prompt boxes. You actually want
>>>>>>a complex password since a recent development has rendered even
>>>>>>the WPA2 encryption scheme susceptible to being broken.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Most experienced PC technicians can remotely log on to your router
>>>>>>and fully configure it for you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"McGyver" <Greyprof@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:gdo91d$iai$1@aioe.org...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>"smlunatick" <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-b0e26c7c5eed@e17g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The
>>>>>>>>>existing
>>>>>>>>>number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>>>>>>>>something short and easy to remember.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until
>>>>>>>>>I
>>>>>>>>>blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of
>>>>>>>>>the
>>>>>>>>>password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>The browser message is:
>>>>>>>>>401 Unauthorized
>>>>>>>>>Authorization required
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>So I'm stuck.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>McGyver
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>>>>>>>>known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method
>>>>>>>>of
>>>>>>>>resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>>>>>>>>wireless router settings.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't
>>>>>>>reset
>>>>>>>it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call
>>>>>>>someone
>>>>>>>in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one
>>>>>>>who
>>>>>>>changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has
>>>>>>>worked right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the
>>>>>>>help.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>McGyver
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
>
>
 
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