You want to access the Internet using nearby wireless networks, but you cannot do this because they are password protected. Do not be upset, because there are several methods of how to find out the wifi password from your neighbors.
Computer password
- Extracting information from the packet information of the router. To successfully intercept packets with information, you will need to use specialized utilities. After downloading, you need to install them, read the detailed instructions and start intercepting neighboring wi-fi routers. In the future, the application will provide an opportunity to decrypt the received information and highlight in them what you really need - a password.
- Brute force. This is one of the simpler methods. However, its effectiveness is rather low. The "Brute-force" program is corny trying passwords from its own list. It will automatically enter the available combinations of numbers and symbols until it finds a match. This utility is very popular among ordinary Internet users who do not understand programming and the intricacies of hacking. It should be noted that its functionality is pretty serious. This program can be used both to find out the wi-fi password of a neighbor, and to hack accounts on various portals on the network. All that is required of you is to download and install the utility, specify the required network and wait. The program on its own, without the user's help, will sort out passwords. However, it is considered practically unpredictable, since a password can be found in a couple of minutes or in a few weeks.
- Brute force passwords. It is worth noting that this method is quite working. The fact is that many users do not pay enough attention to choosing a good password. That is why they use primitive combinations (for example, "qwertyui" or "12345678"). If you do not want to connect and pay for the Internet, then just open the list of available wi-fi networks and start guessing. Don't think that your neighbors are brilliant people. They are ordinary users, so they often set passwords that are easy to remember. As practice shows, the more available wi-fi networks around, the higher the chances of finding one where an elementary password will be used.
- Find out personally. If you have access to a neighbor's personal computer connected to a wi-fi router, then you can easily find out the desired password. To do this, go to the control panel, find the "Wireless networks" menu and examine the properties of the available network. Then you need to check the "show password" checkbox. If you do this, then all the "asterisks" of the password will become numbers or letters. Remember or rewrite your password and feel free to go to your own laptop and enjoy the excellent speed. In addition, a password can be bought trite from a neighbor or agree on a total monthly tariff payment.
Mobile device password
So, if you did not find signs of the existence of a network adapter, you will need to install it yourself.
Method 1. Many are accustomed to the fact that the drivers are on the disk that comes with the kit. However, a disc with them is not always included in the number of components for a laptop. But almost always it is in the box along with the adapters. For example, Tp-Link. If you have such a disc, insert it into the drive and follow the instructions.
Method 2. There is no disk after all? Don't worry, you can download the driver from the Internet. Wondering what to do when Wi-Fi is still not working? You can do this on your tablet or smartphone with mobile internet. You can go to a neighbor, friend, or even a cafe with free Wi-Fi. Remember that you just do not distribute Wi-Fi, which means that the cable can be connected to a PC or laptop and downloaded in this way. In general, there are enough options, and you cannot fail.
Now clarification of where to download. If you have a stationary PC, then you need to look for the driver on the website of the adapter company. If the laptop is on the website of the laptop manufacturer. Sites must be official. In the search box, enter the model, find the "drivers and utilities" section, and then select the OS. Next, look for the "wireless" tab and download the required driver.
Advice: if you see several drivers from different manufacturers, then download an additional small program HWVendorDetection and open it. She will tell you which manufacturer to choose.
The downloaded driver is most likely zipped, and the installation file is in the setup.exe format. Launch it and, as with a disc, just follow the instructions.
Step 3. Wi-Fi connection.
There will be a Wi-Fi icon in the lower right corner of the screen. By clicking it, you will see a list of available connections. You just need to find yours and connect by entering a password. If you want to connect automatically, just check the box.
You can now connect Wi-Fi. It doesn't matter if you have a PC or a laptop. But it is not necessary to purchase an adapter, because you can simply join a neighbor. It's time to learn how to connect to Wi-Fi without knowing the password.
We get a neighbor's password by trick (phishing)
Phishing- this is a way through which you can find out a neighbor's password by deception. For this you will need. This program will make your neighbor connect to another access point, thereby giving you a password.
It happens as follows:
Step 1. First, the program prepares the cracker's computer - it does something like tuning the PC:
- configures HTTP and HTTPS;
- searches the wlan0 and wlan1 networks for wireless interfaces until a switch to one of them occurs;
- then it goes into monitoring mode and, using DHCP services, displays additional IP addresses;
- displays a list of access points available for attack on the monitor.
Step 2. You need to choose a victim.
After selecting the point, the utility creates a copy of the access point (with the same name) and disables the real one. The victim's internet starts to crash and she connects to a pseudo point.
Step 3. Reading information.
You receive connection data via. When a victim tries to open a website, he will be taken to a phishing page, where he will see a network connection error with a request to enter a password. If the password is entered, then the Internet will work on the attacked PC, and the program will show this password.
Subsequently, the attacker has access to the settings of the router, and therefore to the network management. He will be able to change the WPS PIN, gain access to information for authorization on various resources, and also redirect visitors to banking sites to fictitious ones.
To protect yourself from such attacks, carefully check the sites where you are asked to enter your password!
We intercept traffic and decrypt the WiFi password
You can also find out the password through the intercepted traffic. For this you will need:
- WiFi Slax;
- Dictionaries for guessing passwords.
Step 2. Security measures
Nobody has canceled them yet, so we change our mac address:
- open a terminal and enter into it: ifconfig wlan0 down - turn off the adapter;
- open Macchanger: in the interface, select the options "different (same)" and click "change MAC";
- we return to the terminal and turn on the adapter with the command - ifconfig wlan0 up.
Step 3. Interception of the password
Run minidwep-gtk. We scan. We look at what is in the area. We select the "victim" and attack. It will be thrown out of the network due to interference. Trying to connect to the point, our "victim" will exchange data with it. We will intercept them. This is called a handshake - a handshake. After receiving it, the program will offer to punch handshake using the dictionary.
Step 4. Decoding
If you downloaded the program from a USB flash drive, then the algorithm is as follows:
- refuse to offer the program to punch through dictionaries and save to disk;
- open the tmp folder (located in the Home folder) and find 3 handshake files;
- copy them to your hard drive.
You have received an encrypted password for the network. To decrypt, you need a second program -. Install it, select the desired language, and then import the data - the TCPDUMPX file. Then press Ctrl + I and select the dictionaries that you need to download first. Ready. A simple password will be decrypted in seconds, a more complex password will take more time.
How to connect to Wi-Fi on a laptop
Now you will learn how to connect to a neighbor's Wi-Fi without knowing the password. There are several ways. But, one way or another, you need to find out the password. Of course, you can visit your neighbor, and when he leaves you alone with the router, look at the combination of numbers on his case. If this option failed, then move on.
Password guessing from wi-fi
You can try to guess the password manually. Many people enter a fairly light pin like 1234, qwerty, or password. Do you know your neighbor's date of birth? Trying is not torture. Didn't it work out? Cheer up. Entrust the task to a special utility.
Hacking the router and changing the WiFi password
CommView will also act as helper programs.
Step 1. Installation
The first utility just needs to be unzipped. Before installing the second one, check on the program's website whether your adapter is supported by it. At the first start, you will need to patch the drivers and restart the computer, then make the settings:
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Step 2. Capture
Click the "capture" button, in the window that appears, select "start scanning". A list of networks will appear. From it you will need to select the one for which you need a password. Press "capture" again and wait for the scan to pass.
Then press the Ctrl and L keys on the keyboard. Next, "file", "load CommView log files ..." and select all the proposed files. Next step: tab "rules", "export log files" and click "TCPdump format".
Step 3. Hacking
Now the role of the utility. After opening it, specify the path to the packets in the TCPdump format. In the settings, select WEP encryption and continue searching using the Launch command. As a result, you will have a window that can be used by you to log into the network.
Programs for connecting to someone else's wi-fi
Decided to connect to your neighbor's Wi-Fi without knowing the password? Your assistants will be:
Recently, the identification of connected users of the Moscow metro has become a mandatory item for execution. These measures are provided to improve the safety of citizens. In order to connect to Wi-Fi in the Moscow metro, you need to perform a few simple steps, namely:
- Select the metro network in the settings of your personal device;
- Open a browser, then type the special address vmetro.ro in the address bar;
- At the time of the action, a special window will appear in which you must enter your mobile phone number;
- A special one-time SMS will come to your phone, enter it on the site, after which a network connection will become available to you.
Using the website of state services. Go through identification. It is carried out through a PC, mobile or by means of an account on the website of the STATE SERVICE.
In the metro, you need to connect to MosMetro_Free, and then go to the browser on the vmet.ro website. Go only in a new window or tab. Then click "Enter the Internet". Ready.
The dangers of using someone else's Wi-Fi (or free)
Open networks are dangerous because anyone can intercept and decrypt traffic, which means they can view information about you and even enter an open session. And if you try hard, then you can get to files located on your computer, email and even an electronic wallet.
Regarding hacking of someone else's router, an article in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation provides. Be careful. If you don't want to get into trouble, buy a router. Love to take risks - you know where to start.
Nowadays, many people use their wi-fi network at home. Everything goes on as usual, but one day it may be that you need to find out the password from your wi Fi in order to give it to a friend or to a new device, but as it usually happens, you have already forgotten it, because have not been interested in a long time. Registered and forgotten. This is often the case.
In this article, I will show you how you can find out the password from your Wi Fi network. You will not be able to find out the password from someone else's network in this way, tk. we just look at the password that was saved in the computer / laptop, which means it was already known and entered once.
So, all we need is a computer or laptop that is already connected and working in your Wi Fi network (or was once in it).
Click RMB on the wireless network icon and select "Network and Sharing Center"
Here on the left we select "Wireless Network Management"
Here is a list of all Wi Fi networks you have ever connected to. Choose the one you want, right-click and click Property:
In this window we need a tab Safety and the Network Security Key field. The data in it is hidden and in order to see the password, you need to check the box below "Display entered characters":
Now in this field your password will be shown (more precisely, the password from the Wi Fi network to which you connected).
You can also open the "Network and Sharing Center" through the Control Panel.
Another question is when for some reason there is no "Wireless Networks Management" item. Then you need to open the list of connections by clicking on the icon in the tray and from there select properties:
These methods are the same for Windows 7, Windows 8 and 8.1. The only difference is the interface.
Find out your Wi Fi password on Android
If you used an Android phone or tablet to connect to the network, then you can find out the password in it.
To do this, you need the device to skillfully Root rights and the appropriate explorer to view the system files.
I will not dwell on this in detail, since the site is not dedicated to this OS, but I can direct you.
You need to go to the root folder of the device, and there already in the data folder:
Then there is a misc folder in which the wifi folder is located, and already there is the wpa_supplicant.conf file we need, which also contains a list of all networks to which you connected:
It often happens that the Internet is distributed via a wireless Wi-Fi network, and it became necessary to connect a new device to an already working network, be it a computer, laptop or smartphone. Such a "first" connection in most cases requires entering a password, which is set during the basic setup of the router and protects the network from unauthorized access by third-party users. Since a lot of time often passes between configuring Wi-Fi and connecting a new client, it is not always possible to remember the password from the network at the right time. What if you forgot your Wi-Fi password? The problem, I must say, is solved quite simply, but how exactly we will tell you in this article.
How to view your Wi-Fi password on a Windows 7/10 computer
This method only works if you already have a computer connected to a Wi-Fi network. Moreover, in Windows 7 and Windows 10, the procedure for finding the desired password will not differ. So, first we need to go to Network and Sharing Center... To do this, right-click on the icon of the current connection on the taskbar, and then click on the corresponding link (you can also get to the section through the Windows Control Panel).
In the left menu, select the item Change adapter settings.
We double-click on the icon and in the window that opens, click on the button "Wireless network properties".
We go to the "Security" tab, where the password we need is hidden in the "Network Security Key" field. To display it, put a check mark next to the option "Display entered characters".
Thus, we were able to see the password from our Wi-Fi through a computer connected to the target wireless network. If for some reason you could not determine the password using the above method, then follow the instructions below.
How to find out the password from Wi-Fi through the router settings
Since the password from the Wi-Fi router is written in the settings of the router itself, then, of course, you can also see it there. We will consider how to enter the configuration page and find the required section using the example of two popular router models: and.
We will connect from a computer connected to a router via a cable. To get to the administrative section, enter the IP address in the line of any browser 192.168.0.1 ... Then we log in with a username and password (by default admin and admin).
We follow the branch Wireless - Wireless Security... The required key will be in the field Wireless password.
As we can see, everything is very simple.
We go into the settings of the D-Link router in the same way as in the case of TP Link. Next, in the interface, select the section Wi-Fi - Security Settings... We look at the password in the field Encryption key PSK.
For routers from other manufacturers, approximately the same scheme works, only the name and location of the tab with the wifi configuration differ. If you cannot enter the control panel of the router (forgot the password), then all that remains is to reset its settings to the factory settings using a special button on the case (usually signed RESET). Then it will be possible to log in with standard data, which are necessarily indicated on the router itself. As a rule, it is admin and admin... Then just set the new security settings for the wireless network, and there will be no need to learn the old password from Wi-Fi. True, when you roll back to the factory state, you will have to reconfigure the Internet connection itself.
How to find out the password for a WiFi network is a hot topic, since very often there are cases when users simply forgot their key. Of course, you can reset the parameters of the router (access point), but this is not always possible, and not everyone will be able to re-configure the router later.
To avoid such situations, you should write data to a notebook. Moreover, this will allow you to quickly view it in the future, if, for example, you need to connect a new device. So, how do you find out the password for Wi-Fi?
How to find the password for your own wireless network
There are two methods of how to find out the password for Wi-Fi:
- In the operating system.
- In the parameters of the router.
But it is worth noting that in the first case, your computer must be connected to the router (not necessarily at the moment, but ever before). The fact is that the system saves connection data, so that on subsequent attempts everything happens automatically, and the user does not need to enter the key. This means that we can always look at this data.
In this case, the second method allows you to find out the key to the wireless connection, even if the computer has never been connected to the router. This can be, for example, after reinstalling Windows or if you purchased a new PC. So, let's look at both methods, how to view the password from a Wi-Fi router.
How to find out the WiFi key in the operating system
To do this, we will need to open the connection properties. In this case, your PC must be connected to the network at the time of the further steps. So, we find the network icon in the tray (area in the lower right corner of the screen). Right-click on it and open the "Network Control Center".
In the window that appears in the center, you will see the type of connection (home, public or workgroup), as well as the name of the network. If you look to the right, you will see the inscription "Wireless network connection" in Windows 7 or "Wireless network" in Windows 8 and the name of the router.
Click on this inscription. The connection status window will open. From here we can get into various wireless settings. We are interested in the "Wireless Network Properties" button. Clicking on it will open its properties. The window that opens has two tabs:
- Connection.
- Safety.
We are interested in the second. Click on it and see the type of security, type of encryption, and also the key. But the password is hidden. To see it, you just need to put a tick in the "Display entered characters" item. Here you can see which WiFi password is currently being used.
It is worth noting that you can open the properties of the wireless connection in another way. To do this, open the control center again. In the window that appears, select the item "Manage wireless networks". After that, you will see a list of networks to which your computer has ever been connected. Select the desired name and click on it with the right mouse button. Choose properties. Then everything is exactly the same as described above.
It is worth noting that the second option answers the question of how to find out your password for Wi-Fi without connecting to the network. In other words, if your laptop is not currently connected to a router, but has ever been connected to it before.
How to find out WiFi password in Windows: Video
How to find out the key to your WiFi connection in the router parameters
So, how can I view the password for the Wi-Fi network in the router's settings menu? This method allows you to find out the information you need, even if you have never been connected to a device before. But in this case, you need a cable connection. The router has several ports for this connection. Insert the Internet cable into one of them, and the other end into the corresponding socket of your laptop or PC.
After that, open your favorite browser and write the IP of your router in the address bar. To find it out, just look at the instructions. If it is not there, then the necessary information should be indicated on the router itself, just carefully examine the device from all sides. If you still could not find the required IP address, then the command line comes to the rescue.
If you have Windows 7 installed, you can open it using the Windows + R key combination. In the window that appears, just write CMD and click "OK". If you are using the figure eight, then press the Windows and X keys at the same time. In the menu that appears, select "Command Prompt (Administrator)".
So, here we need to execute a simple command - ipconfig. The program will display information about the network. This is where we need to find the main gateway. Its value is the IP address of the router to which you are connected. We register this value in the browser (in the address bar) and press "Enter".
How to easily find out the IP address of a WiFi router: Video
If everything is done correctly, a window will open in which you will need to enter your login and password to enter the interface. Initially, the manufacturer sets the following values - admin, admin, respectively. After that press "Ok". So we entered the parameters of the router. But, how do you find out your WiFi password here?
We will look at how to do this using the example of the D-LinkDir-615 router. But it is worth noting that they all work according to the same principle. The only difference is in the names of some items and in the design of the interface. So, at the bottom of the screen there is a button "Advanced settings". We press it. Several additional items will appear. We are interested in the "WiFi" section. In it we see the security settings. We enter them. Here we see network authentication and PSK encryption key. The second is the password for your WiFi connection.
WI-FI at home has become a common thing for many, thanks to which you can access the Internet from any mobile device, watch a video or find the necessary information. Many smartphone owners ask the question of how to view the password from WI-FI on Android. This can be done using standard phone functions or using specialized programs.
In what situations is it necessary to find out the password
Let's say you or someone in your family bought a new phone or tablet. Naturally, there will be a need to connect the device to your home Wi-Fi. Thanks to automatic memorization, most users do not remember the password, since they do not need to enter it every time.
Also, it is often necessary to give the password from the WiFi to your friends. An excellent option if you have it saved somewhere on your computer or on a separate piece of paper. If there is no backup copy, then users have the opportunity to find out the combination from WI-FI on Android.
We use the standard functions of the gadget
The easiest way to find out the password for WI-FI is to look at it in the properties of the access point on android. As a rule, most smartphones allow you to see the current password in the wireless network settings. To do this, follow these steps:
After that, you can find out the desired combination, and then save it on your computer or write it down in a notepad. This method is not relevant for all devices.
We use a router
One of the methods of how to find out the password for Wi-Fi is to examine the settings of the router. It is there that you can find the necessary combination. You can get into the modem settings even through your phone using a regular browser. To do this, follow the steps of the following instructions sequentially:
Here you can also change the security level and the password itself. However, this method is relevant if you have not changed the input data for the router. Otherwise, you will not be able to get into the settings.
We use file managers
The Android system stores the names of networks, as well as passwords to them in a special file, which, if desired, can be opened and read. However, to do this, you will need to obtain user Root rights, since otherwise you will not be able to see and enter the system folders. You must first install one of the file managers, for example, RootBrowser, as well as the RB Text Editor program. After that, the steps are pretty simple:
You can perform similar actions using the popular ES File Explorer application. To do this, it will be enough just to go to the necessary directories, and then view the file with passwords.
An equally convenient application is Wifi Password (ROOT), which can be downloaded from the official Google Play store. Its main advantage is that you do not need to look for directories and open files. The application will do all this on its own, displaying on the screen in a convenient form a list of networks and passwords to them. You only need to click the Show password button in the upper right corner.
WI-FI Password (ROOT) also requires superuser rights.
Find out the password on Android using a computer
If the phone settings turned out to be useless in this matter, and you do not want to get root-rights, you can use a special utility for a personal computer WirelessKeyView. The program is distributed absolutely free of charge. There are versions for both Windows x86 and x64. The application is provided as a single executable file, so you don't have to install anything.
I will show you how to quickly find out the password for your Wi-Fi. There is nothing wrong with forgetting it. This situation is very common among ordinary users. Finding a way out of it is very easy, especially if you are connected to Wi-Fi from any device. Even if you do not have access from devices, you can still find out this information.
I will demonstrate 5 ways to find it out:
- With Wi-Fi connected.
- When disabled.
- In the settings of the router.
- Using the program.
- On an android mobile device.
You will not be able to find out the password only if you have changed and forgot the authorization data in the router settings and you do not have devices that have connected to your Wi-Fi at least 1 time. In this case, you will have to perform the setup again.
All actions will require administrator rights.
Find out the password in Windows 7, 8 on the computer
If Wi-Fi is connected
On the right and bottom, in the corner of the desktop, find the icon as in the image below and click on it. Then select your network ( inscription connected). Go to its property in the context menu.
Selecting the "Security" tab enable the display of the entered icons and the asterisks will be replaced. The network security key string is a password.
If there is no icon, then right-click on an empty space in the lower right panel, then select "Customize notification icons" from the list. Then select "Show icon and notifications" like in the image below.
If Wi-Fi is disabled
This method will work if you have logged into Wi-Fi from your device at least once. The fact is that Windows remembers the Wi-Fi that was logged in. This is done for automatic login so that you don't have to enter data every time.
To see them go to Start >> Control Panel. Choose to browse by category and go to the web and internet.
Then go to the Network Sharing Center.
Then go to the management of wireless networks.
All networks that you have logged into will be displayed here. Select the required one and go to properties in the context menu.
Go to the security tab and check the item "Display entered icons" as shown below. This is the Wi-Fi password.
Instead of these steps, you can use the program. More on this below.
Find out the password using the program
The most popular and convenient program for this is WirelessKeyView. Download it from the official site and. No installation required. Just run the downloaded file.
Antivirus can detect a threat. This is due to the program gaining access to passwords. So turn it off for a while.
After launch, a window will appear in which the password will be displayed ( in the right column).
If the methods above do not suit you, then there is a universal solution. View the password in the router interface.
Find out the password through the router
Go to settings.
If Wi-Fi is not connected, then connect the router to the computer via a network cable, it is almost always included in the package.
To do this, enter the IP address in the browser line. It can be seen on the box itself, usually at the bottom. I'll show you an example on D-link.
- Login: admin
- Password: admin
If, during the initial setup, these data were changed and you do not remember them, then only resetting the settings will help.
Then go to Wi-Fi >> Security. Here you will see the PSK encryption key. This is your Wi-Fi password. It may be different for you, as the devices are different for everyone, but the actions are the same. Look for similar items.
Find out password on android mobile devices
This method is suitable for both phones and tablets. The main condition is that you log into Wi-Fi at least once.
You will need superuser rights ( root). You can't do without it.
If you have them, then follow these steps:
- You can download a special application that will show the password ( e.g. WiFi Key Recovery). Do this and run it.
- You can look through the file manager ( for example, total comander). Open it up and follow the path / data / misc / wifi and in this folder find the file wpa_supplicant.conf... Open it with a text editor ( e.g. QuickEdit) and there find the line with the value psk. This is the password from the network.
If something doesn't work out - ask a question in the comments.
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