I bought a wireless router recently to access my laptop and Wii (and hopefully soon, the Apple iTV). The problem is that the network is open and not locked from other people using it. I'm using OS X 10.3.9, but I can't figure out how to secure th connection so others can't access it or my data. Can anyone tell me or possibly send me a link?
Thanks!
2007-01-01 15:51:36 · 4 answers · asked by samfishx 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
you've got an old version of os x... Not sure if it does wpa... the good security protocol. Wep can be cracked by children! BUT you can always use MAC address checking on the router to just let your devices connect.
that's MAC address... the internal address of the wireless card...
2007-01-01 16:11:43 · answer #1 · answered by jake cigar™ is retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Securing your router has nothing to do with you OS. Yo need to go into your routers setting and enable the wireless security there. Look for WEP or WAP settings. You will also need to enter a network key, could be numbers or letters or a phrase.
Then when you try to connect to your router it will prompt you to enter the network key to connect to the router.
2007-01-01 15:56:00 · answer #2 · answered by Taba 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use the software that came with the router. If you're using an Apple router, use Airport Setup Assistant or Airport Admin Utility, both located in your Utilities folder.
2007-01-03 20:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by nathan75932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to secure the wireless network using the wireless router. You will need to read the routers manual to get this information.
2007-01-01 15:53:44 · answer #4 · answered by SuperManeesh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋