Can't remember my password for my airport base station

I am trying to add another device to extend the wifi but I can not remember my password to my airport base station what do I do?

Reset it.. or find the old password.
Plug the computer into the airport by ethernet.. or you can do this by wireless..
Press in reset button for just 1sec.. (means less than 10sec)..
This is called a soft reset.. all passwords go back to default.. public for the base station.. nothing for wireless..
You now have full access for 5min.. open the airport utility.. click on the airport.. go to passwords.
Lo and behold.. all your secret identity available to all and sundry.
Note.. all security on the airport routers is illusionary.. as long as anyone has physical access to it.. they can find out everything.. and what is more.. there is no record once the 5min expires.
Sure is great for domestic equipment though... stops support calls dead.

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