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I am trying to set up a wireless adapter for TIVO and it is asking for my network key and password - which I don't know/don't remember. Is there a way to find it?

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Short summary: 's TiVo is asking for the wireless passphrase (often called network key, WPA/WPA2 key, or WEP key). That passphrase is stored on the router (or on any device already connected). Below are practical ways to recover it and what to do if you cannot.

If you have a PC or Mac already connected

  • On Windows you can reveal the saved key from the Network and Sharing Center or with the command below (run an elevated Command Prompt):
    netsh wlan show profiles
netsh wlan show profile name="PROFILE_NAME" key=clear
  • On macOS open Keychain Access, find the network SSID, open the item and check “Show password” (authenticate when prompted).
  • Many phones (Android 10+/iOS 16+) allow sharing the saved Wi‑Fi network and will reveal the password as text or a QR code.

If you cannot access a connected device

  • Check the router itself: many routers have the default SSID and wireless key printed on a sticker. If you or someone else changed it, log into the router’s admin page (the gateway IP shown by your PC) and look under Wireless -> Security for the passphrase.
  • As noted, if the router was configured or locked by your ISP, contact their support before making changes.

If all else fails

  • Factory-resetting the router will restore the default wireless key, but it will wipe any custom settings. Only reset if you can reconfigure the device or get help from the ISP.

Note on ’s comment: an email client asking for a “network password” usually means your email account password (SMTP/IMAP credentials), not your Wi‑Fi key. Verify the account username/password with the webmail provider.

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if you have set up your router yourself you would have to log in to the router. to find the key. if your router is manage by your ISp you would have to call them to get it.

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I want to create email account with outlookexpress 3, but i am unable to configure it because it asks network password

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