What Is A 'security Key' On A Router

[islasmum]

I gave my oh a recon. Laptop for his birthday and want to connect to my router- but I keep being asked for the 'security key' to be entered. I've tried the password and router log-in but neither are accepted. So what is the 'security key?

[bhg481]

There will be a label on your router with the key on it.

[Flonska]

Might also be known as WPS PIN?

[TheChair]

It's the WiFi password.

[islasmum]

Thanks all - have tried the wi-fi password and that's not working, have now got - windows cannot now connect to brightbox ****** because the wireless network adapter has been removed. Reinsert the network adapter and try connecting again. I have had this router for years and so not know of an adapter I have removed - does anyone know what they are referring to?

[bhg481]

Are you sure the new laptop has a network adapter. If so, is it enabled?

[islasmum]

I think I've done it - thank you all for your help.

[Old_Geezer]

You could satisfy our curiosity as to what it was and how it was fixed :-)