Password for Wireless Networks

I succesfully installed a WRT54GS (v7.2) wireless router on a PC and enabled the security function. When I try to access the wireless network I named and set up, I get prompted for a password, but did not issue one when I set it up. I would like to acccess this network with both a Windows XP and Mac notebook. The windows prompt call for a "Network Key" on the Windows unit and the Mac asks for a "WPA password". How & where can I access this password or change it to my own choice?

Go here and download the manual and read it.  It will tell you how to set and change the security password.
Message Edited by sabretooth on 12-06-2008 08:43 PM

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