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texanyankee · 03-11-2007, 03:53 AM

I just got back home from college for spring break. I tried getting the internet on my laptop and I have a connection but it's restricted. I need a network key but I don't know what it is and neither do my parents. Is there a way to fix the problem?

PC eye · 03-11-2007, 04:10 AM

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Without the problem you are having there you would need to contact your service provider for the needed user name and password or other information for that account. You have to configure the internet and network connection according to the assigned user information unless a user name and/or password was a special request to them.

INTELCRAZY · 03-11-2007, 04:35 AM

Are you trying to get the internet from a jack in your dorm? Or are you trying to go wireless?

Crypto · 03-11-2007, 04:53 AM

If your trying to connect wirelessly, make a wired connection to the router. Access the router config page. Under the wireless security tab, you should be able to get the key or set up a new one.

soccerdude · 03-12-2007, 11:41 PM

You can also do this. Go to 192.168.2.1, 192.168.1.1 etc this will bring you to your routers page where there is all the information. The only thing is you will probably need the user name and the password to access it. Unless you didn't configure that part then it will bring you straight to your router's page where you can also change the settings.

If for some reason you can't find the key just do what Crypto said which is taking the ethernet wire out of your router and plug it in your laptop. That will make you have a connection from your modem instead of your router.

And if you really want to set up the network key just re-install the software that came with your router. Also press the reset button under your router before installing your router's software that way you are sure you won't have any problems.

Also what is the brand and model number of your router?

PabloTeK · 03-12-2007, 11:44 PM

The Router may have the details on it, I know the British Telecom hubs do, it can be on the back or underside.

macnoob · 03-12-2007, 11:55 PM

how are you acessing the internet? library, friends house? i had a similar problem, and we just said screw it, and bought a new one. what were you using? i have crappy linksys.

SuzukiGSX1300R08 · 03-13-2007, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by soccerdude

You can also do this. Go to 192.168.2.1, 192.168.1.1 etc this will bring you to your routers page where there is all the information. The only thing is you will probably need the user name and the password to access it. Unless you didn't configure that part then it will bring you straight to your router's page where you can also change the settings.

If for some reason you can't find the key just do what Crypto said which is taking the ethernet wire out of your router and plug it in your laptop. That will make you have a connection from your modem instead of your router.

And if you really want to set up the network key just re-install the software that came with your router. Also press the reset button under your router before installing your router's software that way you are sure you won't have any problems.

Also what is the brand and model number of your router?

162.168.0.1 also works but 192.168.1.1 is most likely the address.

SuzukiGSX1300R08 · 03-13-2007, 12:57 AM

or try typing in homeportal in the address bar depending on what router you have.

[-0MEGA-] · 03-13-2007, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SuzukiGSX1300R08

162.168.0.1 also works but 192.168.1.1 is most likely the address.

Only one works with the router, and if another one gets you someplace then its probably directing you to another router or to the modem.

03-11-2007, 03:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
texanyankee New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Question I just got back home from college for spring break. I tried getting the internet on my laptop and I have a connection but it's restricted. I need a network key but I don't know what it is and neither do my parents. Is there a way to fix the problem?

03-11-2007, 04:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Crypto Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 321	If your trying to connect wirelessly, make a wired connection to the router. Access the router config page. Under the wireless security tab, you should be able to get the key or set up a new one. __________________ TCPROIMAGES

03-12-2007, 11:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
macnoob Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: uh somewhere over the rainbow Age: 15 Posts: 232	how are you acessing the internet? library, friends house? i had a similar problem, and we just said screw it, and bought a new one. what were you using? i have crappy linksys. __________________ emac :( and my un-named pc

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03-11-2007, 04:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 20,213	First things first you need a Welcome to the Computer Forum! Official Welcome Thread Please take some time to review the Forum Rules Without the problem you are having there you would need to contact your service provider for the needed user name and password or other information for that account. You have to configure the internet and network connection according to the assigned user information unless a user name and/or password was a special request to them.

03-11-2007, 04:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
INTELCRAZY banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,060	Are you trying to get the internet from a jack in your dorm? Or are you trying to go wireless?

03-12-2007, 11:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
soccerdude Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 821	You can also do this. Go to 192.168.2.1, 192.168.1.1 etc this will bring you to your routers page where there is all the information. The only thing is you will probably need the user name and the password to access it. Unless you didn't configure that part then it will bring you straight to your router's page where you can also change the settings. If for some reason you can't find the key just do what Crypto said which is taking the ethernet wire out of your router and plug it in your laptop. That will make you have a connection from your modem instead of your router. And if you really want to set up the network key just re-install the software that came with your router. Also press the reset button under your router before installing your router's software that way you are sure you won't have any problems. Also what is the brand and model number of your router?

03-13-2007, 12:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
SuzukiGSX1300R08 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Age: 20 Posts: 420	or try typing in homeportal in the address bar depending on what router you have.