Lost network key for sitecom router

[samstar999 10]

Hi

Can anyone help please?

I've had my laptop fixed and when I've brought it home I can't get on the internet through wireless as I don't have the network key.

I have spent the last two hours on my mobile trying to find out... no luck.

Is there a way of finding it? Is there a default network key?

It is windows XP.

Thanks ... in hope!

Sam

[Ghozer 112]

Unless you have specifically set the key yourself, it will likely be printed on the base of the router..

 

Otherwise, plug it in with a cable, then you can go into the router configuration (instructions on the bottom of router) and check/change the password...

[samstar999 10]

Hi Ghozer Thanks for quick response!

Is that the MAC ID? Tried that ... also plugged in the internet cable straight to lap top - no luck.

Also thought of resetting router but even though it says reset on it - there's no button.

Life used to be much simpler!

Sam

[davyboy 19]

Hi Ghozer Thanks for quick response!

Is that the MAC ID? Tried that ... also plugged in the internet cable straight to lap top - no luck.

Also thought of resetting router but even though it says reset on it - there's no button.

Life used to be much simpler!

Sam

 

Usually there is a little hole in the side into which you poke an opened paper clip to reset to factory settings

[samstar999 10]

Hi davyboy.

Would this alter the fact that I can't remember the network key?

Or could I reset from there?

Thanks a lot

Sam

[Marx 10]

Your network key? The one you set? Can't you change it on your router by accessing it's settings and then on the laptop? Do you know the IP address of the router?

[samstar999 10]

Hi Marx

Thanks for your reply but no, I didn't set it... it was in the instructions which are now lost!

Sam

Edited August 3, 2013 by samstar999
spellin!

[Paul Blade 10]

Hi Marx

Thanks for your reply but no, I didn't set it... it was in the instructions which are now los!

Sam

 

If you give us the ISP you are with and the make and model of your Router someone will either know the settings or we can look therm up for you

[samstar999 10]

Hi Paul Blade

It's Virgin Media

Sitecom WL 153

Hope there's some Edward Snowdens on here!

Hopefully ....

Sam

[Paul Blade 10]

Hi Paul Blade

It's Virgin Media

Sitecom WL 153

Hope there's some Edward Snowdens on here!

Hopefully ....

Sam

 

Here is PDF Manual for your router that shows you how to do it

[samstar999 10]

Thanks to all for advice.

I am now up and running and wi-fi protected!

And applying for jobs as an IT engineer!

Sam