network security key

[Peter Mac]

In trying to add a new laptop to my existing home, wireless network, I'm
being asked for a 'security key' on the new laptop. where would I find this?
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[Malke]

Re: network security key

Peter Mac wrote:
> In trying to add a new laptop to my existing home, wireless network, I'm
> being asked for a 'security key' on the new laptop. where would I find this?

It will be on the wireless security section in your router's
configuration utility. Refer to your router's manual to see how to use
the router's configuration utility.


Malke
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[Kerry Brown]

Re: network security key

"Peter Mac" <pmcd404@msn.com> wrote in message
news431F8FC-0A55-49B9-8306-7EFB6761D272@microsoft.com...
> In trying to add a new laptop to my existing home, wireless network, I'm
> being asked for a 'security key' on the new laptop. where would I find
> this?
> --
> pmcd404


In the router setup. It is the key/password/pass phrase for the wireless
security. Depending on your router and the type of security (WEP, WPA, PA-2
etc.) it could be called any of these things.

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Kerry Brown
Microsoft MVP - Shell/User
http://www.vistahelp.ca/phpBB2/

 

[SG]

Re: network security key

Hi,

Well at least you or someone setup the encryption Key, so good for you.
Depending on your router brand you will need to access it most likely
through your browser.
For a Linksys you will type in your browser address bar the following....
192.168.1.1

The default setting for the Linksys is blank and the password is admin
Once your in, look for the Wireless tab and then the Wireless Security tab.
You should see your Security Key and the type of Security Setup on the
router,

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All the best,
SG

"Peter Mac" <pmcd404@msn.com> wrote in message
news431F8FC-0A55-49B9-8306-7EFB6761D272@microsoft.com...
> In trying to add a new laptop to my existing home, wireless network, I'm
> being asked for a 'security key' on the new laptop. where would I find
> this?
> --
> pmcd404