Can someone please explain how to set up security for wireless internet?

Answer 1

go to smartcomputing.com
the site will tell you how

Answer 2

As for exactly how, that depends on the router you have. Different companies have different menus and names for things sometimes. It also depends on the wireless card you're using and what methods of security it supports. There's an IP address you type in from a web browser (from a wired computer) that get you into the settings. It's in the instructions. Once you're in there, some things I do:
Don't broadcast the SSID - This is the name of the network. If it's not broadcast, no one will even know you have a wireless network.
Make sure to set a password for the router besides the default.
There should be a security tab where you can set the type of security. I favor WPA+PSK - WPA is more secure than WEP, and you can add a pass key that both your router and wireless devices share so even if someone finds out the name of your network (SSID), they can't just connect to it without knowing the key.

Those are the basics. Also reading the manuals should explain everything for your particular hardware.
Hope that helps.

Answer 3

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 4

It depends on the Router but you basically have a few options as to what kind of security to use. For home use i would choose WEP 64 bit encryption which you see when you are logged into the router. come up with a passphrase such as Mel_Home or something and it will automatically come up with a encryption ley that you will have to have in order to log onto the wireless network. Good luck

Answer 5

yep, best to read your manufacturer's instructions (or go to their website to download) as some have limited security: but there are a few things you can do
1. Don't broadcast your SSID
2. Use encryption (if WEP is highest you can go, it's better than nothing, but has been broken) use WPA-PSK if your device and systems can handle.
3. Limit use to mac addresses on your network only
4. hide any internal ips and don't make them pingable.
5. And most of all - change the default administrators password!

Answer 6

You should read your routers instructions. It will be the only accurate procedures.