WITHOUT going into the Router settings
On a Mac you can find your wifi password by using a Utilities application called Keychain:
- Go to Finder
- Go to Applications
- Go to Utilities
- Open Keychain Access
- Select or Search for your wifi name
- Click show password
- Enter in the Admin/user password for the COMPUTER
- Password will now show
On Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8:
(See http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/32748/finding-out-your-wifi-password-on-windows/)These directions should work on both Windows Vista and Windows 7 systems.
1.For this tutorial, I have all of my windows minimized, and the desktop is visible. However, this is not necessary for finding your password.
2.At the bottom right-hand side, you will notice a network icon. Click on it.
3.Right-click your wireless network connection, and select Properties from the drop-down menu.
4.You will notice the Wireless Network Properties window appear. Click Security at the top.
5.Check the “Show characters” box, and your WiFi password should now be visible.
