Re: lost router password--query

In article <um5TjJ7zGHA.1292@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "MZB"
<moo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
OK I have a Dell Dim 2400 in the basement. It has a broadband connection
with a linksys router.

Upstairs I use a Dell Inspiron 2200.

All works great. I even have some folders networked and various security
settings are in place. This was done about 3 years ago and I no longer
remember how to do settings and I also lost the password to change any
settings. If I get desperate I can always press the reset button but then I
would have to call Linksys to help me through the appropriate settings.

Now my question:

I will be getting a new laptop at work that I can take home. But, is there
any way I can access the internet with this laptop at home?? I do have a
wired connection to the router also, but I assume this will not effect
connectivity. I assume it will stay say secured network and I will be unable
to get on.

Any suggestions?

Mel

You can make a wired connection between the laptop and the router and
access the Internet. Wired connections don't have security settings.

If you've defined a WEP or WPA key on the router, it only affects
wireless connections.
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