Linksys Router.

Post by **Big-E** » 06 Jun 2007, 06:44

Okay, here at work we have a linksys wlan router. I just started and I have come to the conclusion that this router is messing up the network. So, I go an see how this router is configured and none of my 'given passwords' work, and my manager says he is not aware of the password. What would be the best way to get into the config and set a new password without resetting to factory default settings, in which case the network goes down for however long it takes to set back up. I don't want to put in extra time to fix this damn thing, and I cannot let the network go down or I will have 20 people bitching at me that this don't work, or that doesn't work. Solutions anyone?

Post by **computathug** » 06 Jun 2007, 08:44

use some software like password reveal pro which reveals IE asterix there maybe some freeware out there though so you dont have to pay ahem *cough*

Post by **Big-E** » 06 Jun 2007, 09:43

computathug wrote:use some software like password reveal pro which reveals IE asterix there maybe some freeware out there though so you dont have to pay ahem *cough*

The problem isn't that I want to know the password, the problem is I NEED the password to gain access. Meaning that there is no saved password to be 'revealed'. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Lyecdevf · Post by **Lyecdevf** » 06 Jun 2007, 09:51

I guess you could try and crack it. If it is a simple password it might not take that long.

Post by **CommonStray** » 06 Jun 2007, 09:54

i dont think you can recover the password from the router, youll have to reset the box and set it back to factory defaults...

if there is a way to recover the password instead of resetting the box, im unaware of it, and it would likely take more time to do than just resetting the router, reconfiguring etc...

Since this is a company youll be doing this at, make sure that all personnel know that there will be network downtime before you make the reset, make sure your supervisors/bosses know it as well, that way nobody can come and harass you.

Post by **Big-E** » 06 Jun 2007, 14:49

CircuitB0mB wrote:i dont think you can recover the password from the router, youll have to reset the box and set it back to factory defaults...

if there is a way to recover the password instead of resetting the box, im unaware of it, and it would likely take more time to do than just resetting the router, reconfiguring etc...

Since this is a company youll be doing this at, make sure that all personnel know that there will be network downtime before you make the reset, make sure your supervisors/bosses know it as well, that way nobody can come and harass you.

Thanks for the reply, its not a company per say...just a lot of people who bitch a lot when the network goes down. I have all the time on my hands I want so I kind of want to learn, so why not make an attempt at it? Cracking something legally would be good practice, would it not?

Nerdz · Post by **Nerdz** » 07 Jun 2007, 09:26

I would suggest to reset the factory default at night when no one is there and then reconfigure it if it is possible. Trying to exploit it, crack it may do a DOS and everyone will still be after you

Post by **Big-E** » 07 Jun 2007, 11:34

nerdzoncrack wrote:I would suggest to reset the factory default at night when no one is there and then reconfigure it if it is possible. Trying to exploit it, crack it may do a DOS and everyone will still be after you

True, I never really thought of that. But I don't want to stay at night...I like to drink at night.