I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
something short and easy to remember.

I went to http://192.168.1.1 and entered usernames and passwords until I
blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.

The browser message is:
401 Unauthorized
Authorization required

So I'm stuck.

McGyver

Your question really has nothing to do with Windows XP. Read the manual
(RTFM) and determine the default username and password (provide you haven't
changed it), one you get in RTFM again to determine how to change the
security key. If you changed the password and forgot it you'll have to reset
the router to factory defaults. Again, RTFM to determine how to do that.

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"McGyver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
>number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>something short and easy to remember.
>
> I went to http://192.168.1.1 and entered usernames and passwords until I
> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>
> The browser message is:
> 401 Unauthorized
> Authorization required
>
> So I'm stuck.
>
> McGyver
>
>
>

On Oct 22, 7:59*pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. *The existing
> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. *I want
> something short and easy to remember.
>
> I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
> blundered into one that seemed to work. *It resulted in closing of the
> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>
> The browser message is:
> 401 Unauthorized
> Authorization required
>
> So I'm stuck.
>
> McGyver

You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
wireless router settings.

"McGyver" wrote:

> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
> something short and easy to remember.
>
> I went to http://192.168.1.1 and entered usernames and passwords until I
> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>
> The browser message is:
> 401 Unauthorized
> Authorization required
>
> So I'm stuck.
>
> McGyver

http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/...i=&p_topview=1


http://forums.linksys.com/linksys/bo...message.id=532

"smlunatick" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
>> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>> something short and easy to remember.
>>
>> I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>
>> The browser message is:
>> 401 Unauthorized
>> Authorization required
>>
>> So I'm stuck.
>>
>> McGyver
>
> You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
> known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
> resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
> wireless router settings.

I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset it.
I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone in. I
had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one who changed
the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has worked right, so
he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the help.

McGyver

Setting up a Router isn't hard. All of them have a recessed button that
you press & hold to restore the factory default values. Most if not all
now support a "PassPhrase". This is internally translated to the Hex
code you seem to have problems with. The best way to deal with a
Security code is write it down in a file. When needed just open the file
and cut & paste into the Password prompt boxes. You actually want
a complex password since a recent development has rendered even
the WPA2 encryption scheme susceptible to being broken.

Most experienced PC technicians can remotely log on to your router
and fully configure it for you.

"McGyver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "smlunatick" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
>>> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>> something short and easy to remember.
>>>
>>> I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>>> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>>> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>
>>> The browser message is:
>>> 401 Unauthorized
>>> Authorization required
>>>
>>> So I'm stuck.
>>>
>>> McGyver
>>
>> You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>> known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
>> resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>> wireless router settings.
>
> I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset
> it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone
> in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one who
> changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has worked
> right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the help.
>
> McGyver
>

This seems to be an excellent newsgroup. Two helpful responses and only one
hostile asshole. That's a much better ratio than I encounter in misc.legal.
There, the ratio is more like 20 to 1 on the non-helpful side. Keep up the
good work.

McGyver

"McGyver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:gdnt5q$2pn$(E-Mail Removed)...
> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
> something short and easy to remember.
>
> I went to http://192.168.1.1 and entered usernames and passwords until I
> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>
> The browser message is:
> 401 Unauthorized
> Authorization required
>
> So I'm stuck.
>
> McGyver
>
>
>

"McGyver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:gdo91d$iai$(E-Mail Removed)...
> "smlunatick" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
>>> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>> something short and easy to remember.
>>>
>>> I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>>> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>>> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>
>>> The browser message is:
>>> 401 Unauthorized
>>> Authorization required
>>>
>>> So I'm stuck.
>>>
>>> McGyver
>>
>> You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>> known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
>> resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>> wireless router settings.
>
> I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset
> it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone
> in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one who
> changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has worked
> right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the help.
>
> McGyver
>
Why not learn how to do all this? The fine manual reveals all.
Moreover, the message you got shows that you did not in fact ever get logged
into the router.
As for the key, the longer the better. You do not need to remember the key;
it is used to connect a computer to the router.
Jim

Whoa. Flame!

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"David B." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Your question really has nothing to do with Windows XP. Read the manual
> (RTFM) and determine the default username and password (provide you
> haven't changed it), one you get in RTFM again to determine how to change
> the security key. If you changed the password and forgot it you'll have to
> reset the router to factory defaults. Again, RTFM to determine how to do
> that.
>
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>
> ----
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> How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
> Help Us Help You http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm
>
>
>
> "McGyver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:gdnt5q$2pn$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The existing
>>number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>something short and easy to remember.
>>
>> I went to http://192.168.1.1 and entered usernames and passwords until I
>> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>
>> The browser message is:
>> 401 Unauthorized
>> Authorization required
>>
>> So I'm stuck.
>>
>> McGyver
>>
>>
>>
>

I get it. I guess I should not change it to something simple. The only
time it gets used is when a family member visits and wants to connect a
laptop to my network to get to the internet. It will be easy enough to
write the number down and hand it to the person. I'll pretend I made it
that way on purpose for security reasons. Some of them will fall for it.

"R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:#(E-Mail Removed)...
> Setting up a Router isn't hard. All of them have a recessed button that
> you press & hold to restore the factory default values. Most if not all
> now support a "PassPhrase". This is internally translated to the Hex
> code you seem to have problems with. The best way to deal with a
> Security code is write it down in a file. When needed just open the file
> and cut & paste into the Password prompt boxes. You actually want
> a complex password since a recent development has rendered even
> the WPA2 encryption scheme susceptible to being broken.
>
> Most experienced PC technicians can remotely log on to your router
> and fully configure it for you.
>
> "McGyver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:gdo91d$iai$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> "smlunatick" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:c15c70df-573f-4da3-a3c8-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> On Oct 22, 7:59 pm, "McGyver" <Greyp...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>> I am trying to change the Network key on my linksys router. The
>>>> existing
>>>> number is 26 characters long and random, apparently in hex. I want
>>>> something short and easy to remember.
>>>>
>>>> I went tohttp://192.168.1.1and entered usernames and passwords until I
>>>> blundered into one that seemed to work. It resulted in closing of the
>>>> password dialog box and took me to the browser screen.
>>>>
>>>> The browser message is:
>>>> 401 Unauthorized
>>>> Authorization required
>>>>
>>>> So I'm stuck.
>>>>
>>>> McGyver
>>>
>>> You changed the router's access password. The Network key is usually
>>> known as Wireless Security. You now will have to follow the method of
>>> resetting the router back to factory defaults and completely redo the
>>> wireless router settings.
>>
>> I don't know how to redo the wireless router settings, so I can't reset
>> it. I'll have to either learn to do the router settings or call someone
>> in. I had an exert set the thing up initially, so he must be the one who
>> changed the network key to 26 digits of hex. The network never has
>> worked right, so he won't be the one I call next time. Thanks for the
>> help.
>>
>> McGyver
>>
>
>