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    Wireless Router & Security Setting?!?!?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by FireFox190, Jul 3, 2005.

  1. FireFox190

    FireFox190 Notebook Guru

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    I just bought a Linksys Router for my Notebook at home. So now I have the wireless setup with Cable modem and my Notebook.

    My question is how do I prevent others (neighbors, other people near my signal range) from using my wireless?

    How do I set up a security password on my wireless connection (if possible)?

    Thanks!
     
    FireFox190, Jul 3, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You want to enable WEP security. You'll need to add the WEP key to the notebook, the PC requires no change.
     
    Brian, Jul 3, 2005
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  3. FireFox190

    FireFox190 Notebook Guru

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    I'ts not hooked up to a pc, I use the router with my notebook. How would I enable WEP security?
     
    FireFox190, Jul 3, 2005
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    miner, Jul 3, 2005
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    Ideally, you'd want to disable SSID broadcast, enable MAC address control, and use WPA instead of WEP...
     
    ofelas, Jul 10, 2005
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