Iconia W3-810 worked with old router now have new Linksys router with different password can't sign

Richreb
Richreb Member Posts: 3 New User
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I have an Acer Iconia 32gb with windows 8 that used to work with old netgear router, had a new linksys router installed and they changed password now i cant get on the web?? Can i get in to change passwor somehow or rest if that will help??

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,228 Trailblazer

    If you can connect to the router through it's wired interface you can change the wireless password to something you can remember. You'll need to know the admin password for the router though. You might also be able to connect to the wireless using the WPS button if yours has one, there should be a sticker giving you the PIN.

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  • Richreb
    Richreb Member Posts: 3 New User

    I was just able to find the guest login after searching all over, but when i'm online i can't figure out how to change  anything with the primary network i have. Is there a way i can find the main network to change password ?

  • padgett
    padgett ACE Posts: 4,532 Pathfinder

    OK first who installed the router and where did it come from ? If your provider, it may be their property and you will need help from them. It may also be loaded with passwords for their systems that will go away if reset. Probably the most common password for a home service is your phone number. Did you try that ?

     

    OTOH if you purchased it yourself and was installed by someone else, they should know the passwords.

     

    Also if you can connect to a wired port, you can simply add a second wireless router that you control. Just be shore not to use the same IP range or wireless channel (only 1, 6, and 11 are clear channels) as the original.

     

    Beyond that more information such as the Linksys model number is needed but most have a master reset capability.

  • Richreb
    Richreb Member Posts: 3 New User

    All set with the problem, All i had to do was sign on using the guest network then go to main network and right click, then in properties change the password to new one. Thanks for help guys, sure i'll be back alot.

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