Find out the WEP key - so it'll work

You can find out the WEP key in two ways. We'll show you what these are in this practical tip.

How to find out the WEP key

You need the WEP key to connect to a WiFi network. Follow these steps to find out the key from your router.

• Enter the IP of your router in the address bar of your browser. Then log in with your access data to display the web interface of your router. Look here in the settings for the WLAN settings and the item "Security". Here you can see the WEP key.
• If you are on a computer that is connected via WLAN, right-click on the connected network and click on "Properties". Under the "Security" tab, you can select "Show characters" and thus display the WEP key in plain text.