WPA or WEP passwords for wrt542G2 V1?

I am trying to find the keys to obtaining this information.
My Linksys router has the model # WRT542G2 V1.
Help?
I'm trying to set up a woreless printer to run off my network.
Thank you.
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http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid=cfb50c0dc992443ab2405a782cca60f7_19073.xml&pid=80&...
Visit the website. It's about setting up your keys. If your follow the instructions, it will direct you to where you can find your keys. It's on your wless security page. The site will instruct you how to go to wless security page

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