Router Admin/Pass hack (My OWN router)

[Pfhortipfhy]

Before anyone gets angry about what I'm asking, let me explain: My family can NEVER remember our router admin/password, we've set and reset and all sorts of things hundreds of times, but each time we set it we always forget it. I thought finally we had a workable password that was memorable enough that I wouldn't forget in the large gaps between times that I needed access. Unfortunately, it seems that my father has mistyped the password, or reset it in the intervening time for some reason. I called him, and he doesn't remember. Ironically, I'm trying to login to see if I can change the WEP encoding to WPA2, in order to increase security.

Anywho, if anyone knows how to get the admin/pass off a router on OSX (actually, just the Pass. I have the Admin), such tips would be greatly appreciated. If you all are a bit leery, and don't quite trust me or think I'm lying, and want to prevent me from carrying out some nefarious scheme that I might be lying about, I understand. No harm done if you choose not to answer.

Thanks in advance!

 

[savar]

I trust you, but I don't understand your question.

Why don't you just reset the password again? It sounds like you've done it a number of times.

It *is* possible to recover a WEP key using cracking tools, but its pretty time consuming. If you have physical access to the access point, then a hard reset will be much faster.

Edit: Also... how's about you write down the password this time? Insanity is trying the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different result.

 

[Sedulous]

Go to keychain access on a computer/account that HAS accessed the airport at some point in the past. If you select the "login" keychain set, you should see the airport keychain. Give that a double click. Once the keychain is opened, you can see a check box next to the "Show password" box. Click the show pass box and enter your account password. Now it will show you the base password.

 

[GroovyLinuxGuy]

I trust you, but I don't understand your question.

Why don't you just reset the password again? It sounds like you've done it a number of times.

Edit: Also... how's about you write down the password this time? Insanity is trying the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different result.

If you do this, I would suggest encrypting the password on your computer with something like truecrypt or keeping a password safe and putting the credentials in there.

Cheers!

 

[uberamd]

I trust you, but I don't understand your question.

Why don't you just reset the password again? It sounds like you've done it a number of times.

It *is* possible to recover a WEP key using cracking tools, but its pretty time consuming. If you have physical access to the access point, then a hard reset will be much faster.

Edit: Also... how's about you write down the password this time? Insanity is trying the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different result.

+2 - Just reset it like you have before. Where is the harm in that? If it is your router, then you have physical access to it. Then, write the key on a sticky note and stick it to the damn thing so you don't forget again.

Cracking WEP is fun, but it requires a lot of network activity.

 

[Guzzler1]

Hit the Reset Button

First time posting . I'm here to pick everyone else's brains. Just finished Registering my Account.


Here's just a quick ,non-technical answer .

If I'm correct most all routers have a reset Hole & Button on the back panel , top or Bottom usually .By pressing the reset button ,you will be putting the router back to its original factory settings . Then you can log back in with the Manufacturers Default Account , and Password . Then you can set it up again with your account , and New Password.

I take a straightened out paperclip insert it in the hole . Then press when it makes contact with the reset button inside . Press and hold the button in ,for thirty to sixty seconds . Release it then watch your lights on the front of the router . Upon release you will see them all lit up . Then they will shut off , and light back up in the power up test sequence for the router. The routers now reset.

Hope this helps

Michael