Some later model wireless routers have the Password(ie.Encryption key) and the SSID already configured in the wireless router andthis information is printed on a label on the bottom of the router.
These settings can be used to configure the wireless card and wireless adaptersin your computer/laptop.
If these settings do not suit you, then it can be changed to suit yourrequirements.
The encryption key secures your data and wireless connection from unauthorizedaccess.To configure the wireless settings in the router, connect a LAN cablefrom your computer to the wireless router, then open a Browser on your computerand enter the router's configuration IP address, then enter the admin login andpassword and then go to the wireless settings and configure the SSID andEncryption key.
The router's encryption key can be a Passphrase or the WEP or WPA or WPA2key.If you use the Passphrase method select either WEP or WPA or WPA2 togenerate the encryption key. You can enter the WEP or WPA or WPA2 key with 8 to63 ASCII characters or 64 Hex digits.
Most people use Passphrase which is easier to remember eg. I was born inJanuary 1988.
The strongest and latest security is WPA2, the weakest and oldest is WEP. Toconnect to your wireless router from the computer/laptop, configure thewireless card in your computer/laptop with the router's wireless settings ieSSID, plus the WPA or WPA2 encryption key. Then computer/laptops cancommunicate with your wireless router.http://www.fixya.com/support/r10267861-network_security_key
SOURCE: Where can I find the WEP key on this router? Thanks!
If you don't have the manual, you can download it here.
Look at page 11 onwards.
1. Log on to your router:
2. Go to Wireless -> Interface and you will find the WEP key there.
Just a note on security:
You should try NOT to use WEP, since it is not secure anymore.(Just google "hack WEP" and you will get over a million results...)
If your wireless cards a capable, try to use WPA2/PSK, which is the best protocol and the strongest encryption.
Tip: Use a random string of characters (like H98yh&VOrh... you get the idea). Save the Network key in a text document and copy it to a USB stick, so you don't have to enter it manually into your wireless computer.
If you have any more questions, just come back here and leave a comment - I'm happy to help.
SOURCE: How do I find or change my wep key? Belkin router
For this first of all u need to know the ip address of the wireless router.and its username & password.. Once u know the all this u will enter the wireless router configuration wizard.. In it go to security tab , there u can see security type and then change its wep key
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