Almost everyone is familiar with the concept of "Internet". However, not every user of the World Wide Web is able to configure and connect their laptop or tablet to the Network. Most often, for such a procedure, they invite a friend who is knowledgeable in this area, or a computer network setup wizard of the provider with whom the contract for the provision of Internet services is concluded. Recently, wireless modems with wi-fi (home router) have been very popular. Typically, the installer installs and connects the equipment and is removed. After that, access to the Network from your laptop becomes free. However, quite often, users are faced with the problem of connecting additional devices to the wireless Internet. For example, a smartphone, a second laptop, tablet, etc. The catch is that the wizard did not leave a wi-fi network password. The question immediately arises: “ How do I find out the wifi password ?” Do I need to call a specialist again, or will I have to figure it out myself? This article is dedicated to this particular problem.
How to find out wifi password?
In order to obtain this information, there are two ways. The first is to find the password on the computer (laptop). In this case, the PC must be connected to the wireless network. It is only necessary to find the necessary data in the settings. The second way is to connect wi-fi to the router. We discuss in more detail each of the mentioned methods.
Method one
Consider this process based on the Windows 7 operating system. If your personal computer is already connected to the required wireless network, then you should open the network management section. To do this, go to the "Start" menu, select "Control Panel" and go to the "Network and Sharing Center." A window will open on the computer screen for viewing basic information about the system, as well as the connection settings, in which you must select the "Wireless Network Management" section. Next we find the name of our provider. Click on it with the left button of the manipulator (mouse) so that it becomes active. After that, we hover over it again and press the right button to open the list from which we select “Properties”. A window will appear on the screen in which you need to activate the "Security" tab. In this section, the password is hidden by special disk tokens. In order for it to be displayed, it is necessary to put a tick in front of the item “Display entered characters”.
Second way
Consider how to find out the password from wifi if the access point is at your place. In fact, this method is universal for any wireless modems. The difference may be in the IP address. The IP information of your router (or access point) can be found on the box from this device or on its case. As an example, take the wifi adsl modem. This method also allows you to replace the password of the wireless network. So let's get started. First of all, you need to go into the settings of the router. After that, open any browser and enter the following entry “192.168.1.1” (IP device) or “192.168.1.0” in the address building and press Enter. Using this address, we connect to the access point and enter the settings. A window with the authorization required to enter the device’s system opens on the monitor screen. Most often, network adjusters leave the standard username and password - admin. We enter this word in both lines and click "Enter." After that, select Wireless in the menu, which means “Wireless”. Next, in the drop-down list, left-click on Security. As a result, access to network security settings will open . Here you can not only see the password, but also replace it. In addition, in this window you can set a new name for our network and type of security.
How to change wi-fi name?
It is important to know that if you want to set a new name for your wireless network, you will need to create a new connection. To do this, go to the "Network and Sharing Center" section. It has been described above how to do this. In this window you are required to enter a new name and, of course, a password. In order to avoid repeated searches in the future, it is better to write this data in your notebook. If you just want to change the password, then creating a new wireless connection is not necessary, because the name will remain the same. If you have several devices connected to the network, then when you change the password, they will not be able to connect to the Internet. It is necessary to make a replacement on each gadget.
How to find out wifi password: alternative method
In addition to the methods described above, there are others that are used by hackers. If you are not looking for easy ways, and you are interested in expanding your horizons, alternatives are interesting, then this method is for you. However, you should know that using it against other people's networks can turn into troubles for you. Indeed, in some countries such activities are prosecuted by law. So let's get started. It is not necessary to be a hacker in order to find a password for a closed network; an amateur may try to do this. First, you should choose the software with which you will test the strength of your network. By the way, such a program will show you the complexity of your password: if it can cope with it in a few minutes, then you should consider replacing it with a more complex combination of characters. Where can I find such software? Today, the Internet offers a huge selection of such programs. You can read reviews about their performance, but it’s better to try it yourself.
Description of the program "Wi-Fi Crack"
The archive with this software contains two sections. The first is a program for selection, and the second is a plug-in dictionary of ready-made passwords. We start the first section, it scans the networks available for connection. Mark your checkmark and click "Next." A window appears with the number of selected networks and the status of the process. In the "Default Passwords" window, check the box and click the "Start" button. The program will start searching numbers and symbols. If you check the box "Your dictionary", then the search will be performed among the database of standard passwords. If the program can find the password, then at the end of work, it will create a Good.txt file. It will indicate the name of the network and the key to it.