{"id":1406,"date":"2020-04-28T20:48:58","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T20:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/?p=1406"},"modified":"2022-08-04T15:31:34","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T15:31:34","slug":"network-security-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/network-security-key\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Network Security Key and How to find it"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
A network security key<\/strong> is the password we use to connect to a wireless network. In order to connect to a wireless network, you will be asked to enter a network security key<\/a>. By providing that key you prove that you are authorized to connect to the network. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n NOTE: The Network Security Key is also known as Wi-Fi password, Passphrase, Pre-shared key, Wireless network password. <\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n When securing the wireless network, you are required to choose a security mode to protect it from unauthorized access. At the moment, the best option is to choose WPA\/WPA2-Personal and WPA2-PSK and AES encryption protocol<\/span>. And there you should add a strong and unique wireless password.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n There is also a WPA3 security mode<\/a> on some routers but because of the compatibility with the devices you use we recommend using WPA\/WPA2-Personal<\/a>. Of course, if your devices support WPA3 feel free to use that instead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n There are several different ways you can use to find the wireless password. It generally depends on the device you are planning to use to find the network security key. however, in order to find the network key your device has to be connected to the network first. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n SELECT HOW TO FIND THE NETWORK SECURITY KEY<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHow to find the network security key<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n