how do you secure a wireless netowrk?

Question

i just purchased a wireless router by netgear--
1st of all I have 2 computers
Computer A= a pc desktop
Computer B=a mac laptop

comp a is working fine comp b it says the password is wrong
but it is not i just set up the password
so how do i set up a new network and what are the best settings so no one else can access the network?

Also after everything is said and done and both computer a and b are working is there a way to moniter the network to see if another puter gained acess?

the network between the 2 computers also works stuff like file sharing and printing but computer b has no net connection???? ummm

and to the ppl that say call tech support I DID THE BASTARDS HUNG UP ON ME--lol

Answer 1

Computer b does have access to the net through the wireless connection.

When you bought the wireless router and the wireless receiver you received an installation disc

When you used the installation disc, it went through set up and at one point prompted the security settings,you could choose all the way up to 128 bit encryption.

This means your computer can use the internet wirelessly, but others can't tap into your signal.

Maybe you should try the disc again, whatever password you choose, make sure you copy it down and keep it in a safe findable place.