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Wi-Fi password retrieval

Seattle ThreadSeattle Thread Registered User regular
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Hey dudes, I had a brain-fart moment and apparently forgot my wi-fi password. I've found some troubleshooting steps online that suggest using a program through Windows to retrieve it, but... I'm only connected via my Android phone. And I did try to reset it via the router settings, except... apparently I've forgotten the password to the router, as well.

Multiple brain farts aside, what can I do to get this password back up and running?

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  • ButtcleftButtcleft Registered User regular
    factory reset the router to restore the default settings then redo all your settings.

    Probably a little pinhole button on the back that you'd have to stick a paperclip or pen into.

  • DaenrisDaenris Registered User regular
    Is the password stored in your android phone? If so an app like this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=aws.apps.wifiKeyRecovery&hl=en would work. I've used that one, though it requires root, not sure if there are any alternatives that can do it without root access.

  • JebusUDJebusUD Adventure! Candy IslandRegistered User regular
    The router should have a way to reset passwords with physical access.

    and I wonder about my neighbors even though I don't have them
    but they're listening to every word I say
  • MyiagrosMyiagros Registered User regular
    And you can look up the router make and model online to see the default information for logging in.

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  • Iceman.USAFIceman.USAF Major East CoastRegistered User regular
    Buttcleft wrote: »
    factory reset the router to restore the default settings then redo all your settings.

    Probably a little pinhole button on the back that you'd have to stick a paperclip or pen into.

    This. Had to do it before. Not a proud moment mind you haha

  • hsuhsu Registered User regular
    Quick tip for next time: use a label maker to sticker the wifi + admin password to the router.

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  • Seattle ThreadSeattle Thread Registered User regular
    It totally came with a little card that had the factory-default information on it... which I apparently tossed out.

    Fortunately, a full factory reset got me in business--I was worried about the default password, but it actually just went straight to the setup wizard when I loaded up the router page.

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