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schupper - Aug 14, 2005 - 9:01 am

I have added an additional laptop but I can't remember my WEP key. My otehr systems obviously "know" it because they sign on fine. How can I lookup my WEP key?

bobw - Aug 14, 2005 - 11:23 am

Hi Sandy

This file should have the WEB key;

/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.airport.preferences.plist.

You could delete that then setup again, or open it and see if you can decipher it.
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schupper - Aug 14, 2005 - 11:34 am

Thanks, how do u open it? Isn't there some sort of console or user interface in the airport setup where I can view it?

Sandy

bobw - Aug 14, 2005 - 11:42 am

Sandy

Double click on the file and it should open.
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schupper - Aug 14, 2005 - 11:54 am

When I double-clicked on it my OmniOutliner opened and displayed one of ITS filed....

bobw - Aug 14, 2005 - 11:57 am

Sandy

Highlight the File and use the Get Info window and choose the app to open it with. If you have BBEdit, use that.

If you don't have BBEdit, you can download a free version here;

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/604
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