How do I set up a WEP password for my netgear wireless router? I really don't know too much about computers

Question

and I can't seem to figure it out nor get any information on setting it up. I want my wireless router to be a security enabled wireless network. Thank you.

Answer 1

Most wireless routers are configured through your Internet browser. So you must connect your wireless router to a computer.

Type your router's IP address into your browser's address bar. You can find the IP address in your router's manual. You'll be prompted for a user name and password. These will also be listed in your manual.

You want to use WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encryption to protect your network. You'll typically see this setting as WPA-PSK (pre-shared key). You'll be prompted to enter a password of eight to 63 characters--letters, numbers and symbols. The router will use the password to build an encryption key.

WPA2 is the latest and safest version of WPA. The only weak point of WPA2 is your password. So make it as strong as possible. Here is a tip that will help.

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/privacy/password.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/privacy/password_checker.mspx

Your router may use WPA, the forerunner to WPA2. If so, be sure your password has at least 21 characters.

The earliest security standard is WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Don't use that; it is easily broken. Check the router manufacturer's site for updates. If there aren't any, don't use the router to go online.

Now you must update your computers. Click Start>>Control Panel. Double-click Network Connections. Right-click Wireless Network Connection. Select Properties from the pop-up menu and select the Wireless Networks tab. You should see your network listed under "Preferred networks." Select it and click Properties. If it's not listed, click the Add button. In the box labeled "Network name (SSID)," enter your network's name.

Under Network Authentication, select WPA-PSK. Select AES under "Data encryption." Under "Network key," enter the same password you used for your router. You must enter it twice to confirm it. Make sure "The key is provided for me automatically" is not checked. Click OK>>OK.

Answer 2

Your netgear should have came with a booklet on how to access the Wireless set up page. It will be a IP address (ie 127.26.1.0) that is included in the instruction. The Instruction is also on the CD that came with the Netgear. Usually in a PDF file.

The booklet (whether hard copy or PDF on the CD), it will give you step-by-step on how.

As I use Linksys, I do not know the exact set up for Netgear, but they are similar.

Once you get to the page where the WEP can be set up, you will need to set up a string of random numbers. The simple mode with be 10 digits long. Never use your birthday, anniversary or other dates that someone else can figure out.

Also, make sure you turn off your SSID. This will keep your Netgear from broadcasting. You still will be able to use the SSID, but other will not "see" your Wireless when they try to find hotspots.

If you are still having problems, then call the Netgear help desk. They will be able to help you set up your WEP and turn off your SSID Broadcast.

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I liked to thank oddball for the difference of WEP and WPA. I just read a few documents on the differences and how they work. I do have WPA2 in my Linksys and just change my WEP to WPA2. It was easy as the instruction as oddball gave.

Again, Kudos to oddball.

Answer 3

Netgear Wireless Router Help http://www.netgearrouterhelp.com/

Answer 4

the suited thank you to try this's to circulate to start/run and style cmd and enter. Then style ipconfig and enter. the backside huge form is the default gateway (router) IP handle. style this huge form interior the browser handle bar, you wil attain the admin login. The password would be despite you placed, or the default, some default to admin, maximum others are empty. you may remember. If this variety has a sparkling person call, a number of those used Admin, the capital A is serious. in case you get interior the protection section will the two tutor the password or have a button to tutor on exhibiting. in case you may no longer see it, set a clean password, that is going to advise placing the passwords lower back on the different machines, besides the indisputable fact that it gets you working. in case you may no longer get for the duration of the admin login, you may desire to reset the router via pressing the tiny activate the lower back. in the previous you are attempting this, be certain you have the ISP info, you have gotten cleared those too.

Answer 5

each one is different. go here: http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp

type your model number in the search
put check in these boxes:
x Support Knowledgebase
x Manuals and Release Notes

hit search

if you have problems, just say what model number you have and i can be more helpful

Answer 6

The best answer I can give you is to look at and follow the manufacturers instructions.

Answer 7

Type in 192.168.1.1 in internet browser .. should bring up the setup screen..