copying encryption key data to another computer?

[pentup]

i recently moved into a new apartment where the only "broadband" available is a sucky wireless connection. when i moved in, a guy from the ISP had to come in and set up the wep encryption key for me... i asked him if he could write down the key for me becuase i tend to reformat quite often, but he said no, because they arent smart enough to setup a login system and the wep encryption is how they keep people out.

well, i really would like to reformat my computer, but i dont want to call up the isp and make an appointment for this guy to come out again and put in the key. so to you, i ask this: is there any files or registry settings that i could copy over to a new installation of windows xp to give it net access?

 

[vxspiritxv]

Well I wasn't able to find info where it would be in google. What I would do is add another key with out removing the old one, and then run a registry search. This is border line on the rules of the forum, imho. If its encrypted, don't think anyone would help ya here.

 

[SJConsultant]

Since it's the ISPs network and they are using WEP as their "security" method, then no one is going to help since it's *very* borderline on the rules.

Check into the possiblity of using a hardware AP as the "client", in that configuration you won't need to contact the ISP when you reformat.

On another note, there isn't any reason why the ISP can't setup a login based system unless they are running a very *small* ISP using off the shelf hardware.

 

[pentup]

i guess ill get that AP.... i hate having to call these people up and make an appointment to do something it would only take me 10 seconds to do.

 

[Party2go9820]

i guess ill get that AP.... i hate having to call these people up and make an appointment to do something it would only take me 10 seconds to do.

Personally, I'd tell them I was doing some system testing or something and make them come back like 10 times in a week. Eventually they'll just give it to you.