If you forgot the password from the wireless network to which you are connected at the moment, then you can find it easily through your computer without downloading a third -party software. This situation is often found when guests come to you and ask to use the Wi Fi network, and you have connected it for so long that you have forgotten all the passwords. If you have a Windows operating system installed, then you get two additional ways to find out the network security key through the computer. In other situations, it is better to see it in the browser through the settings of the router. Look at all the options in this article and choose the most convenient for yourself.
How to find out the network security key in Windows
This operating system is quite flexible, so you can easily see the passwords and keys that you themselves entered. You just need to have access to the computer to which the Wi Fi network is connected.
How to find out the network security key through computer trash
- The fastest way to find out the password from WiFi. Just find in your computer the network icon in the tria. It is located next to the date and time, it may look like an antenna or a network sign on the phone.
- Choose the network from which you need to learn the password. Your computer should be connected to it.
Click the right mouse button by its name.
- Select the “Properties” item in the list that appears.
- The window opens in which your password is recorded. By default, password symbols are protected by display settings. Put a checkmark near the words “display the entered signs” to see the password.
How to find out the network security key through the network control center
If you cannot find out the password in the previous way for any reason. You can get into the properties of this network in another way.
- Open the computer's tray and press the net icon again. Click on the link “Center for Networks Management and General Access”.
- Here you will see a connected wireless network, you need to follow the link in the middle of the window.
- In the window that appears, select the “Properties of the Wireless Network” field.
- Now go to the Safety tab.
- You found yourself in a familiar window with a password from Wi Fi connection. Put a checkplace to display characters and find out your key to the wireless network.
How to find out the network security key through the router settings
This option is suitable for all operating systems, as you work with the router directly.
- You can go into the settings of the router or router through the browser. It is enough to enter such a port into the address line: 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.0.1.1
- The password and login of all routers by default “admin” without quotes. If you changed this parameter, then enter your username and password.
- Once on the menu, select the “Wireless Main” item.
- Now go to the “Wireless Defense Protection” tab.
- Here is a password from the Wi FI network at the Password of the Wireless Network. Write it down and store it in a safe place to no longer forget.
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