How to view your Wi-Fi password on a computer using a Rostelecom cable

• 📡 TP-Link: Wireless → Wireless Security.
• 📡 D-Link: Wi-Fi → Security Settings.
• 📡 Keenetic: Home Network → Access Point.

Look for the field Network key or PSK password — that's where your current password will be.

If you have previously changed your login/password for logging into the router and do not remember them, you will have to reset the device settings using the button Reset (Hold it for 10-15 seconds). This will reset your login information to factory defaults, but all personal settings (including your Wi-Fi password) will also be lost.

Check that the cable is connected to the LAN port (not WAN)|

Try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)|

Disable VPN or proxy in network settings|

Make sure you enter the IP without spaces or slashes (e.g. 192.168.1.1, not http://192.168.1.1/)

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2. How to find out the Wi-Fi password via the command line (if the computer has previously connected to this network)

If your computer has ever connected to this Wi-Fi network (even a year ago), the password may be saved in the system. To retrieve it:

1. Open Command line as administrator:
   • 🔍 In Windows search, type cmd.
   • 🖱️ Right-click on the result and select Run as administrator.
• Enter the command to view all saved networks:

  netsh wlan show profiles

  Find your network name (SSID) in the list.

• Enter the password for the desired network:

  netsh wlan show profile name="NETWORK_NAME" key=clear

  Replace NETWORK_NAME to the real SSID (in quotes!).

• In the results, look for the line Key content - this is the password.

⚠️ Attention: This method only works if your computer has previously connected to Wi-Fi. If you've always used a cable, the command will return an error. Profile "NETWORK_NAME" not found.

(netsh wlan show profiles) | Select-String "\:(.+)$" | %{$name=$_.Matches.Groups[1].Value.Trim(); $_} | %{(netsh wlan show profile name="$name" key=clear)} | Select-String "Key contents\W+\:(.+)$" | %{$pass=$_.Matches.Groups[1].Value.Trim(); [PSCustomObject]@{PROFILE=$name;PASSWORD=$pass}} | Format-Table -AutoSize

This command will output a table with all saved networks and their passwords.

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3. Password recovery through your Rostelecom personal account

If the router is provided Rostelecom For rent, the Wi-Fi password can be stored in the provider's personal account. This is relevant for subscribers of tariffs with the option Wi-Fi router or Home Internet+Instructions:

1. Go to the website Rostelecom and log in Personal account (use the login and password from your contract).
2. Find the section My Services → Internet or Equipment.
3. If the router is linked to your account, there will be a section with Wi-Fi data:
   • 📛 Network name (SSID) — the name of your Wi-Fi.
   • 🔑 Password or Network key - Current Password.
• If there is no password, but there is a button Reset Wi-Fi settings, click it - the system will generate a new password and display it on the screen.

⚠️ Attention: not all tariffs Rostelecom Support router management through your personal account. If you own a router (not rented), this method won't work.

Rented from provider|

Purchased independently|

I don't know|

I don't have a router (only a cable)

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4. Using the WirelessKeyView program (if the password is saved in the system)

If the previous methods did not help, but you are sure that the password was once entered on this computer, you can use the utility WirelessKeyView from NirSoft. It's free and requires no installation:

1. Download the program from official website (choose the version for 32-bit or 64-bit system).
2. Unzip the archive and run the file WirelessKeyView.exe (as administrator).
3. In the program window, you will see a list of all saved networks with speakers:
   • 📡 Network Name (SSID) — network name.
   • 🔐 Key (Ascii) — password in readable form.
• Find your network and copy the password from the speaker Key.

⚠️ Attention: programs like WirelessKeyView may be blocked by your antivirus as "potentially dangerous." This is a false positive—the utility simply reads system data but doesn't send it anywhere. If in doubt, check the file for VirusTotal.

5. Resetting the password using the Reset button (last resort)

If none of these methods work, the only option left is to reset the router to factory settings. This will delete all personal data, including the Wi-Fi password, but you'll be able to set a new one. Instructions:

1. Find the button on your router Reset (usually it is recessed into the body to avoid accidental pressing).
2. Take a paper clip or a toothpick and press and hold the button 10-15 secondsuntil the indicators on the router start flashing.
3. After rebooting, the router will return to factory settings. Login details:
   • 📌 Login: admin.
   • 📌 Password: admin or empty (see sticker).

• 🔧 Create a new password (we recommend using at least 8 characters with numbers and letters).
• 📡 Select encryption type WPA2-PSK (the safest).

After the reset, you'll need to reconfigure your Rostelecom internet connection. PPPoE details (username and password) are provided in your contract or personal account.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to find a Wi-Fi password, users often encounter common problems. Here's how to solve them:

• 🚫 The router page won't open.:
  • Check that the cable is connected to the port. LAN (usually yellow in color), not WAN.
  • Disable your VPN or proxy—they may be blocking access to your local network.
  • Try a different browser (for example, Firefox instead of Chrome).
• 🔄 The router constantly reboots:
  • This may indicate a malfunction. Unplug the router for 30 seconds, then plug it back in.
  • If the problem persists, please contact Rostelecom support—the equipment may need to be replaced.
• 🔒 The password in your personal account does not match the real one.:
  • You may have changed your password manually through your router settings. In this case, the information in your account is out of date.
  • Use other methods (command line or reset).

💡 Helpful tip: If you often forget passwords, create a text file with important data (for example, WiFi_passwords.txt) and store it in a secure folder or cloud storage (for example, Google Drive or Yandex Disk). This way you can always quickly find the information you need.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions