D-Link wireless router password?

gfr123 · 06-08-2008, 08:32 AM

I was given a D-Link wireless router from my office for my personal use. There is an old password currently on it and I am unable to reset it with the little black buttom on the back. No one recalls the password at the office. My laptop is recognizing the "security enabled" network. . . am I SOL.

Thanks for any thoughts.

Greg

johnwill · 06-08-2008, 05:20 PM

Actually, if you hold the reset button for 15 seconds, it will indeed reset to factory defaults. If that doesn't work, it's broken anyway.

WakkieRob · 06-09-2008, 04:59 AM

Hi - Is there a Number on the undernethe that says something like wireless key or MAC: if so try these numbers first before you chuck it OK!

**Cellus** · 06-13-2008, 10:43 AM

Numbers stamped underneath the router will not have the passphrase for the encrypted wireless connection - this secure connection is user set. A MAC address is simply an identifier (like an "address address") for the device itself, that's it.

Soulblazer91 · 06-15-2008, 12:36 AM

ok hey. check the model number and manufacturer. do a search for the manual on the manufacturer's site and it should have the default password. alot of times it's just something like

Username: user
Password: <leave blank>

or

admin
password

etc.

dai · 06-15-2008, 12:38 AM

admin
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06-08-2008, 08:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
gfr123 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 OS: XP	D-Link wireless router password? I was given a D-Link wireless router from my office for my personal use. There is an old password currently on it and I am unable to reset it with the little black buttom on the back. No one recalls the password at the office. My laptop is recognizing the "security enabled" network. . . am I SOL. Thanks for any thoughts. Greg

06-08-2008, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,329 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: D-Link wireless router password? Actually, if you hold the reset button for 15 seconds, it will indeed reset to factory defaults. If that doesn't work, it's broken anyway. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

06-09-2008, 04:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
WakkieRob Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dorset Posts: 3 OS: WindowsXPHome(SP2) My System	Re: D-Link wireless router password? Hi - Is there a Number on the undernethe that says something like wireless key or MAC: if so try these numbers first before you chuck it OK! __________________ Wakkie

06-13-2008, 10:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cellus Moderator Networking Team Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,633 OS: Windows Vista Business SP1, Windows XP Professional SP3 My System	Re: D-Link wireless router password? Numbers stamped underneath the router will not have the passphrase for the encrypted wireless connection - this secure connection is user set. A MAC address is simply an identifier (like an "address address") for the device itself, that's it. __________________ TSF Networking Team HijackThis 5 Step Process Donate!

06-15-2008, 12:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Soulblazer91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 48 OS: xp	Re: D-Link wireless router password? ok hey. check the model number and manufacturer. do a search for the manual on the manufacturer's site and it should have the default password. alot of times it's just something like Username: user Password: <leave blank> or admin password etc.

06-15-2008, 12:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 41,834 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	Re: D-Link wireless router password? admin admin __________________