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Does anyone have any idea how to set up some sort of password protection for my home wireless network?
I tried searching the net for a step by step answer, but all the techno babble gave me a migraine.
[ December 16, 2005, 12:08 AM: Message edited by: Lyrhawn ]
Posted by pfresh85 (Member # 8085) on :
Typically when you are setting up the wireless router, there should be an option about setting WEP security settings. There you can set a password of some kind (we use a 128-bit hex-based password, meaning it's a 26 character long thing with characters a-f and 0-9).
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
The network is already established though. We've had it going for a few months. I just now came around to the idea of securing the network.
Posted by MrSquicky (Member # 1802) on :
Lyr, On a computer on the network, enter 192.168.0.1 in a web browser. That should probably bring up your router settings page which should have the option to set a WEP key for wireless access.
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
The basics? You have to set it up on the router first...usually by going to it's web based admin page. To do that, you normally go to 192.168.0.1 in your web browser (confirm in your manual). You will also have to put in a username and password, defaults for that are also usually in the manual. From there, there should be a page to set up the wireless connection (on my d-link it's marked 'Wireless'). There should be an option to turn on WEP there, and also typically to choose if it's 128bit or lower (use 128). To do this you will have to put in a key, which you then have to put in on the wireless device that needs to connect. That's often as easy as double clicking on an icon in the system tray.
It's late and this may not help you, but hopefully I or someone else can clarify if you can't figure it out.
You can change it any time.
Posted by pfresh85 (Member # 8085) on :
I'd pull out your manual. You'll probably need to hardwire connect (meaning hook it up with an ethernet cable) one computer to the router. Then you'll be able to (either through included software with the router or by pointing your web browser to the router's IP address) alter the router's settings. One of these setting should be security.
Posted by luthe (Member # 1601) on :
WEP is really not very secure anyone with a little time can get in eventually. WPA (WPA2) is want you really want but if your hardware doesn't support it, WEP is better than nothing.
Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :
Also, turn off SSID broadcasting, that will keep most casuals off your network.
-Bok
Posted by Chreese Sroup (Member # 8248) on :
Topic is an oxymoron.
Posted by advice for robots (Member # 2544) on :
Not necessarily, Chreese Sroup. Good wireless security is possible. It's just that most users aren't expert enough to set it up and maintain it correctly (me included).
Posted by ricree101 (Member # 7749) on :
quote:Originally posted by advice for robots: Not necessarily, Chreese Sroup. Good wireless security is possible. It's just that most users aren't expert enough to set it up and maintain it correctly (me included).
On the other hand, few people are going to need a really secure system. A few simple steps, such as using WPA, will go a long way towards securing your network.
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
Okay new update, I tried today to fix it.
I went in and changed the SSID name of the network. Now, I have two networks apparently working off the same router, the original one, and the new one I created.
Also, I can't get back into the admin of EITHER of them, even though I never changed the password.
I have no idea what I did wrong, and no idea how to fix it, can anyone help? Preferebly by talking to me on AIM?
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
Okay, newER update.
I fixed the problem of getting back into the admin area, and I WEP protected the second network and switched all the computers in the house to that network.
The only problem that remains it that there is still the original unprotected network being serviced by the router. Isn't there a way I can simple delete the unprotected network?
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