i have a linksys router. how do i put a password on my network ?

Question

i have a linksys wireless router that i use for my cable internet. how do i put a password on my network to block anyone from around the area to take my internet connection cause my computer downstairs wont connect cause something is interferring with the network down there.

Answer 1

Use your browser on a cable connection. Type in 192.168.1.1 (standard address) then log in. The password will be admin or blank (empty).
Set a password for admin in the admin section of the tool.
Change the channel well away from the default (11), and change the ssid. This prevents interference with local units.
In security set the key type and key. Use 128 bit WEP using 26 hexadecimal characters or WPA with a hard to guess passphrase (mixed numbers and letters). Write the code or passphrase down.
Save all your settings, then close the browser and disconnect the cable.
Use your machine's wireless utility to find your new ssid, set the encryption and connect.

Answer 2

You should be able to setup the password on the Administration page of your router. Linksys routers are usually at 192.168.1.1 (just type that in your browser) then set up WPA for wireless security (you need a "pass phrase" for that) and setup a password for your router. You will then have secured wireless and a secure router.

Answer 3

linksys password solution : http://www.linksysroutersupport247.com/

Answer 4

You need to download the tool for that on the linksys website.

Answer 5

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