[iBook] WEP password

[Angus Wallace]

"Then just turn off the security"

why?!? Turning off security will allow anyone to see the information that's sent
around your network, and to possibly try to hack into your computers. They
might also try leech your internet connection, send spam from your connection,
or perform other nefarious activities...

A much better idea would be to just reset the WEP password to a new, known,
password..

if you don't know the admin password for the wireless router, you should be able
to reset it to factory defaults by (doing something like) sticking a pin in the
reset 'hole thing' while switching it on.. (or similar). Note that THIS WILL
ERASE ALL THE SETTINGS ON THE ROUTER, so you must be confident in your ability
to set it up again ;-)

If not, get a tech-savvy mate to help you...

HTH,
-Gus

Quoting B G <briang113 at pacbell.net>:

> You should be able to access the router set up with one of the wired  
> computers.
> 
> You will have to know the router password of course.
> 
> Then just turn off the security
> 
> If all else fails do a hard reset of the router and return it to  
> factory default.
> 
> You will need to go to dlink website to find directions for this.
> 
> 
> Brian
> 
> iBook G4 1.33 w/1.25 GB
> 
> On Mar 12, 2006, at 12:03 PM, Jim Shimozawa wrote:
> 
> > I have a friend with a G4 and a G4 PB both connected via Ethernet  
> > cable to a DLink router.
> > When I try to join its network with my Airport installed G3/700   
> > iBook, I am asked to enter a WEP password.
> > My friend does not remember it, and the person who helped him is no  
> > longer available.
> >
> > Is there a way find out what it is?
> > If this is not feasible, how do I reset it?
> > Anyone?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >
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