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08-01-2016 3:30 PM
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HI, hope I'm in the right area!
If I go to Network > internet > manage wireless networks, (win 7), under security tab the key is shown as :7C1EBFA16A8A43D9EB053050658D48F5CE4779EA09DED6C01B333643FC7F05FD, and not the key shown on the router, is this OK?
Best regards and a happy new year
If I go to Network > internet > manage wireless networks, (win 7), under security tab the key is shown as :7C1EBFA16A8A43D9EB053050658D48F5CE4779EA09DED6C01B333643FC7F05FD, and not the key shown on the router, is this OK?
Best regards and a happy new year
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09-01-2016 10:11 AM
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Whilst I do not know the detail around this, if it's working do not worry! I would not expect any security key to be sorted anywhere in 'plain' text. I suggest that what you have found in the registry (a dangerous place to mess around in) is a hashed version of your wifi security key.
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09-01-2016 3:28 PM
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Probably not made myself clear!
This is not the registry this is CONTROL PANEL > NETWORK AND INTERNET > MANAGE WIRELESS NETWORKS > SECURITY.
Sorry if I have not explained properly.
This is not the registry this is CONTROL PANEL > NETWORK AND INTERNET > MANAGE WIRELESS NETWORKS > SECURITY.
Sorry if I have not explained properly.
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09-01-2016 3:44 PM
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WPA2-PSK wireless security uses a 64 byte hex key like the one you have given. (PS I suggest you remove it)
Most of the time you will use a Passphrase when configuring your router or clients, as it's easer than typing a 64 byte key.
This is converted with the SSID into the 64 byte hex key. This website will convert an ESSID and Passphrase onto the 64 byte key.
Most of the time you will use a Passphrase when configuring your router or clients, as it's easer than typing a 64 byte key.
This is converted with the SSID into the 64 byte hex key. This website will convert an ESSID and Passphrase onto the 64 byte key.
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