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Thread ID: 132243	2013-05-11 21:41:00	Forgotten password for router	Misty (368)	Press F1

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1340763	2013-05-12 06:24:00	A reset via the reset button resets to default settings.....don't see how this would shut off wireless connectivity? The default settings of a router is wireless being on. I am also sure the OP is referring to the wireless password. Presuming the OP has changed to wireless password from the default (which I'd like to hope everyone does), using the password on the bottom of the router will do nothing, because the password has been changed. Therefore, resetting the router (I never said anything about the modem) will reset the password back to the default, allowing you to change the password to what you want it to. If I'm missing something here, please explain - learning is good :)Hey Nick, In this case a Thomson router is a wireless modem router that was most likely issued by telecom, therefore using the reset button will reset the modem to defaults (which you were correct in saying). But doing this will also reset the broadband username and password. While this is not a factor with telecom (as telecom doesnt require a username and password - unless you have a fixed IP), many ISPs still require you to have a username and password, so reseting the modem/router will remove these settings and prevent you from accessing the internet until you log into the modem and setup up your username/password again (or run the setup disk that comes with the modem - which most people seem to misplace or throw out). A straight router you would be fine.	Iantech (16386)
1340764	2013-05-12 06:44:00	OK, learning phase. Most all modems these days come set up with a random wireless key. The key is written under the modem. No one needs to change it as it is different for each modem. Lesson over!Wellllll, maybe most you get directly issued from your ISP, but try an after-market one such as a D-Link or Netcomm from Dick Smiths or someone. Sometimes they have wireless enabled but with security disabled and requires you to login and enable security and set it up with a password (as well as vpi/vci for New Zealand these days) - or run the setup disk (sometimes still doesnt change the Australian settings).	Iantech (16386)
1340765	2013-05-12 06:52:00	Hey Nick, In this case a Thomson router is a wireless modem router that was most likely issued by telecom, therefore using the reset button will reset the modem to defaults (which you were correct in saying). But doing this will also reset the broadband username and password. While this is not a factor with telecom (as telecom doesnt require a username and password - unless you have a fixed IP), many ISPs still require you to have a username and password, so reseting the modem/router will remove these settings and prevent you from accessing the internet until you log into the modem and setup up your username/password again (or run the setup disk that comes with the modem - which most people seem to misplace or throw out). A straight router you would be fine. That is interesting, I didn't know that. Never used an ISP provided router. Thanks :)	Nick G (16709)
1340766	2013-05-12 08:11:00	OK, learning phase. Most all modems these days come set up with a random wireless key. The key is written under the modem. No one needs to change it as it is different for each modem. You should change it if you have a Thomson. A security issue exists because the default SSID and key are linked. If you know the SSID you can actually generate the default key yourself from it.	Agent_24 (57)
1340767	2013-05-12 18:45:00	I find a password utility like Password Safe is useful for insuring these hassles don't occur. If I forget my routers password, (I did the other day), I just open PW Safe and there it is along with user name and any other information I might find useful.:)	Vince (406)
1340768	2013-05-12 22:12:00	You should change it if you have a Thomson. A security issue exists because the default SSID and key are linked. If you know the SSID you can actually generate the default key yourself from it. Well, I'll be blowed. Looks like I've learnt a lesson! But, practically, I would bet 99.99% of owners won't have any problem. Thanks for headsup.	linw (53)
1340769	2013-05-16 00:22:00	if it the wireless key you want just goto the the properties of the wireless connection on a device that can connect and unhide password for the ssid you arre trying to connect to and there you have it	beama (111)
1340770	2013-05-16 07:51:00	Hi guys, just a quick tip. U might have seen in the May issue of PCWNZ that there is a website that has the default router passwords for nearly all the routers In the world. the website is called: http://www.routerpasswords.com/ :)	har (16834)
1340771	2013-05-16 09:43:00	Most routers have a reset password, have you contacted the manufacturers about this if it was not included in the manual?	techiedude (17078)
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