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Q: Unable to access my wireless network from my IMac. I forgot the password,

I am unable to access my wireless network from my iMac. I have forgotten my network password!

I am using OS X El Capitan; version 10.11.3. My computer is IMAC (24i-inch, Early 2009. The processor is 3.06 GHZ Intel Core 2 duo.

Memory is 4 GB 1067 DDR3. Graphics is  ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8), Time Capsule

Posted on Mar 11, 2016 1:03 AM

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Q: Unable to access my wireless network from my IMac. I forgot the password,

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  • by ckuan,

    ckuan ckuan Mar 11, 2016 1:06 AM in response to ronnieboone
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    Mar 11, 2016 1:06 AM in response to ronnieboone

    You can reset the Wi-Fi router and start again.

    Most of them has a button where you use a small pin to reset as factory default.

    Check your router manual.

  • by ronnieboone,

    ronnieboone ronnieboone Mar 11, 2016 1:12 AM in response to ronnieboone
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    Mar 11, 2016 1:12 AM in response to ronnieboone

    The Time Capsule Wifi connection is on. When the slice of pizza shaped icon is click, it indicates searching wifi network and I select my network. However, I have forgotten the wifi network password!

  • by ronnieboone,

    ronnieboone ronnieboone Mar 11, 2016 1:17 AM in response to ckuan
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    Mar 11, 2016 1:17 AM in response to ckuan

    My wireless network is working on all of my others Apple products with exception to my iMac. Because I forgot the password to connect to my Wireless Network.

  • by ckuan,

    ckuan ckuan Mar 11, 2016 1:30 AM in response to ronnieboone
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    Mar 11, 2016 1:30 AM in response to ronnieboone

    Well, nobody here would know your password.

    You'll need to reset, below an example from Airport Extreme

     

     

    To reset your AirPort Extreme to its factory settings:

    m  Use something pointed (such as a ballpoint pen) to press and hold the reset button until the status light ashes quickly (about 5 seconds).

    Your AirPort Extreme resets with the following settings:
    Your AirPort Extreme receives its IP address using DHCP.
    The network name is reset to Apple Network XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is replaced with

    the last six digits of the AirPort ID).
    The AirPort Extreme password is set to public.


    Consult your manual.

     

  • by To_Mi,

    To_Mi To_Mi Mar 11, 2016 1:31 AM in response to ronnieboone
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    Mar 11, 2016 1:31 AM in response to ronnieboone

    If your other mac can connect to the Wi-Fi of Time Capsule, you can check the password by checking it Keychain Access on one of Mac with Wi-Fi connection.

    Keychain Access can be invoked from Wi-Fi menu, or find it in Applecations>Utilities.

    Or reset the Time Capsule and set new password, in this case, you also need to setup Wi-Fi with new password on other Macs too.

    For instruction to reset Time Capsule, check the document below.

    Resetting an AirPort base station FAQ - Apple Support