how do i make my link secure. my neighbor called me and told me they could get on their wireless p.c. and they don't have a linksys of their own.
2007-01-17 07:06:55 · 5 answers · asked by ginger 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Do you mean they can get on your router. If so you need to change some default settings in your wireless router. in your brower type 192.168.1.1 press enter and box should pop up asking for a password and a user name. Check your maunal but it might be admin/admin or just admin no password. Once your in there go to security and secure your router. If you nede more help fo to linksys web-site. They have live chat help
2007-01-17 07:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to setup your WEP encryption. It encrypts the wireless communications. Only computers with the Wep Key installed can access the wireless router. DO NOT LOOSE the WEP KEY. open your browser and go to http://192.168.1.1/ and you will need to login look at you wireless router guide for the password. When you log in change it. Then create and enable the wep key. Then setup your PC by going to connections and add the wep key to the wireless router. If you mess this up there is a little reset button on the router press and hold for 1 minute that will totally reset the router and you can start again.
2007-01-17 07:18:10 · answer #2 · answered by Michael L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a Linksys router, call Linksys at 1-800-326-7114 and press the buttons to get a wireless internet technician. Tell him/her you want WPA encryption as your neighbor can get into your wireless internet. They will walk you through every step of the way to get that done, including set a new password. Before you hang up, ask them to tell you how to stop broadcasting. As long as your wireless broadcasts a signal, someone can latch onto it.
2007-01-17 07:12:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Youll have to log into your router, presumably a linksys, and turn encryption on. If you still have the manual, that should give you a visual walkthrough.
In general, you'll log into it at it's 192.x.x.x address, and find something labelled 'wireless settings' or 'wireless security'. There will be an option to enable either WEP or WPA encryption. write down the key/password for it, and apply those settings. Youll then have to enter that key or password on your wireless computers for them to gain access.
2007-01-17 07:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by Evan Knight 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
u have to login into ur router and enable the wireless security. let me know if u need more help
2007-01-17 07:14:05 · answer #5 · answered by Sagar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋