Installed Dir 655

I just installed my dir 655. I have a Desktop comp that is connected with a ethernet cable and 2 wireless laptops. I connected all desktop and laptops to the internet but it was to easy to connect. It didnt ask for any password to connect to this network. My question is could anybody connect to my network since there is no security password or is there a way I can block other users out.

 

Read the instructions that came with the router, then visit the D-Link beta forums for instructions on how to achieve 300Mbps speeds.

http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?board=129.0

 

Do you mean that it didnt ask you for a password at all? or just when connecting Ethernet wire?

It wont ask for a key through the wire.

Go to 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 and look for Security/Network Key/etc. and set WPA up.

 

When I connected to my network. I was able to see everybodys wireless network. Some network were secured and mines and a couple others were unsecured. I was able to connect to somebodys network . How can I make my network secure so nobody can use my internet

 

Here are 3 things you can do...

1.) Don't broadcast you SSID. This way when peoples machines look for wifi hotspots, they won't see yours.
2.) Enable MAC address filtering allowing only the machines you want on your network.
3.) Enable WPA2 encryption(this is what has the password)

Look these topics up on the internet, there is a ton of info for you out there. They are not hard to setup.

 

Yes, but just encrypting it is sufficient.

And how to...

Go to Address bar and go to 192.168.0.1
Without typing in a password, click Log In
Go to the Setup Tab > Wireless Settings (on side bar)
Go to wireless network setup wizard. The first option.
Choose Network Name and select the second bullet option (Manually assign a network key)
Enter your preferred password Between 8 and 63 characters, (ignore the second rule)
Next > Save

Router will restart. You will loose connection. Affterwards, go to the Network and Sharing Center in the control panel.
On side bar, go to "Manage Wireless Networks"
Find your Old network, and remove/delete it.

Now connect to your new network and enter key. It is now secured.

It sounds confusing, but its easy.

 

I'm of two minds about turning off SSID broadcasting - as a security measure it's not particularly effective since anyone who really wants to find networks will be able to find the network nonetheless; also, having it broadcast can make it easier to keep your own systems connected to your network without dropping the connection; on the other hand, turning it off will keep idle users who are just cruising 'cause they're bored from finding your network and trying it - of course, if you've set up real security, these types won't be much of a problem in any event because they're not equipped to actually crack a network with proper security. All in all, I'd say that it's probably better to just change your SSID to something you prefer, and then leave SSID broadcasting enabled.

 

To the OP: nothing beats reading the manual.