Alan Medic Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I'm trying to get an old dell laptop up and running to give to someone. I want to test the internet on it but seen unable to connect it wirelessly as I don't have the above. I have a password for the network but it's the above I need it seems. Any research I've done seems to lead to finding the password I already have but not what I'm being asked for.Anyone know please?PS This should be in the Lounge. Hopefully it will be moved. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106490-where-do-i-find-wpa2-security-key-on-laptop/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianr Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 You need an ethernet cable to connect the laptop to the modem. That in itself gives you potential internet access. It'll also enable you to access the modem's browser interface, where you can see/change the wi-fi password to test the wi-fi as well. You'll need the modem's admin login name and password. Their default values (maybe admin and password), and the modem's IP address (maybe 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1) to enter in the browser, are easily findable in the manual, which will probably also be on the net. I'm not sure which password you already have. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106490-where-do-i-find-wpa2-security-key-on-laptop/#findComment-997790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 The WPA2 key should just be the standard wifi password. What OS is the laptop running? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106490-where-do-i-find-wpa2-security-key-on-laptop/#findComment-997799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 It's windows xp. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106490-where-do-i-find-wpa2-security-key-on-laptop/#findComment-997818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Have you done a full Windows update? XP has been around for about 15 years, so you might be a little behind on networking software. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106490-where-do-i-find-wpa2-security-key-on-laptop/#findComment-997994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_pete Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Not so easy to do an update with no WiFi connection... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106490-where-do-i-find-wpa2-security-key-on-laptop/#findComment-998011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I was assuming he could get a wired connection! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/106490-where-do-i-find-wpa2-security-key-on-laptop/#findComment-998024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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