Help I Need my WEP key or WPA key

I set up my wireless service sometime way back when I got my laptop and then promptly had to unplug all and run from a hurricane. I just got around to hooking back up the wireless the other night (after a year) and want to use my laptop, but when I try to go onto the internet I get a message that says "The network requires a network key (also called a WEP key or WPA key). A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network."
Well I have no idea what the key was that I set back then or what was given to me. Is there a way to find that key, and if not, is there a way to erase it (without having it) and put in a new one? Or do I even need one at all? I live in a subdivision with houses about 5 acres apart so there probably isn't going to be much worry about someone using my wireless network. Any help in being able to use this laptop would be greatly appreciated.
Pam

You can configure the router manually for this. Open http://192.168.1.1 on internet explorer. Leave the username blank and type admin on password. on the linksys setup page go to click on the wireless tab. Click on wireless security subtab. select WPA for the security mode. Change the pre-share key from that page. Make sure your doin this from the wired computer or while your laptop is connected wired to the router. Reconnect to the network with your new key.
You may refer to this article:
How do I set up WPA on a Linksys Router?
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