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How do i use Wireshark to find out what my mother changed the WiFi password to? I am pretty savey when it comes to computers and tech, but have never used this program before and its a little confusing and slightly off putting.... Thanks...

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Well, if you could pick that from the air it wouldn't be very safe, would it? Therefore the protocols are made in such a way that Wireshark, or any other capture tool, won't help you here.

answered 04 May '17, 12:40

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