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dpcsret's avatar
dpcsret
Aspirant
Mar 07, 2023

WAC104 Passphrase masked

How do I unmask the passphrase in the security options on the wireless setup page admin site for my WAC104 ?  I want to verify the password but the passphrase fields are masked with ****.   How do I unmask them to see the current settings ? Please see attached screenshot

Thanks in advance for any assistance

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    dpcsret wrote:

    How do I unmask the passphrase in the security options on the wireless setup page admin site for my WAC104 ? 

    The WAC104 is a wireless access point (AP). The passphrase is down to the router. Not the sort of thing that you want revealed to the outside world or someone playing with a connected device.

     

    While many questions about routers are generic and could be answered anywhere, some things need specialist knowledge.

    You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers specific to your device, in the appropriate section for your hardware. That's probably here:

    Business Wireless - NETGEAR Communities

    You might like to search there for messages related to your problem.

    I will ask the Netgear moderator to move your message.

    In the meantime you could visit the support pages:

    Support | NETGEAR

    Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware. Look at the label on the device for the model number.

    Check for various troubleshooting tips.

    You may have done this already. I can't tell from your message.

    I mention it because Netgear stopped supplying printed manuals and CD versions some years ago and people sometimes miss the downloads.

    • dpcsret's avatar
      dpcsret
      Aspirant

      Thanks for the reply.  The passphrase is in the admin page - not something that is being exposed to users.  Also it is configured to only act as a WAP.

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