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W6U: Retrieve Wi-Fi Password

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Question
Where is the Wi-Fi name and password located on my W6U extender?
Answer
The W6U's default Main Network Wi-Fi credentials, wireless name (SSID), and password are listed on the Quick Start Guide label and in the Web Manager.  The custom Main Network and Secondary Network's Wi-Fi name and password can be retrieved by logging into the W6U Web Manager.

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Retrieve the Default Main Network Wi-Fi Name and Password on the QSG
  1. In the Quick Start Guide, turn to the back page to locate the label with SSID and Password.

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Retrieve the Wi-Fi Name and Password in the Web Manager
The following steps must be performed on a laptop or mobile device that is connected to the home network.
  1. Launch a web browser and enter https://w6u.local/ into the address box, and press the Enter key.
     
  2. A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager.  There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager.  For instructions to by-pass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.

    NOTE: The Setup Administration page will appear if this is the first time accessing the Web Manager.  For assistance, refer to article # 19243 - W6U: Web Manager First Time Login.

     
  3. Enter the custom username in the Username field and the custom password into the Password field.
     
  4. Click the Login button.  The Network Status page will appear.

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  5. Click the Wireless Settings link in the left-hand menu.
     
  6. The Wi-Fi network name is listed in the SSID name field.  Check the show password box to display the password in the Password field.

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Retrieve the Secondary Network Wi-Fi Name and Password in the Web Manager
  1. Click the Wireless Settings link in the left-hand menu.
     
  2. Click the Index drop-down menu and select Secondary Network.
     
  3. The Wi-Fi network name is listed in the SSID name field.  Check the show password box to display the password in the Password field.

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