I would like to connect wirelessly to the Internet in my bedroom through my D-Link/DSL modem which is in my brother's room. When I click in the DLink wireless icon, I am asked to key in a WEP/WPA key. What is this? And where can I get one? Also, most of the time I get a low connection and have to disconnect from the wireless. And what s Linksys?
2007-05-29 13:20:22 · 5 answers · asked by maibs 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Gaaah.... what exactly is a router? Can I simply connect to the wireless without using any cables or things whatsoever? And how do I retrieve the WEP/WPA key if I don't know it? ANd my brother has no idea about this wireless thing...
2007-05-29 17:20:56 · update #1
Linksys is a manufacturer of networking equipment.
As for your low signal it could be caused by many things such as radios, phones and other electronics causing RF interference.
The WEP/WPA key is a security function in wireless networks that stop unwanted people from connecting to your wireless network and using it with out permission. To get the security key you will have to ask who ever setup the router or maybe even your brother.
2007-05-29 13:39:06 · answer #1 · answered by Taba 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WEP is an encryption method for the router and computer/laptop to talk. It prevented "hacking" into your router over a wireless connection. WPA2 is a more secure and if your router supports it then I would use it. WEP is the older and is crackable in a bout 10 secs. You can use a Pre-Shared Key (a password that you create) and put that on your laptop/computer and router to establish communication. Basically, WEP and WPA are encryptions and the key "unlocks" or allows communication. Hope this helps...
2016-05-21 06:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by estella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wep/wpa are security passwords that you use to access ur wireless internet.this password is only known by you so that not everyone can get to the internet thru ur wireless signal.linksys is a wireless router that transmits wireless signal to ur laptop so you can use the internet throughout ur house.and as for the wep/wpa passwprd.you shouldve made it up when you were setting up ur wireless account.if you dont know it and you forgot it.go to start,control panel,network and internet connections,then at the bottom look for wireless network wizard and follow the directions.hope this helps!
2007-05-29 13:30:36 · answer #3 · answered by dbsantos77 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to this link and look at the links. Explains everything and shows you how to set up a couple of routers
http://onguardonline.gov/wireless.html#glossary-wpa
2007-05-29 13:41:39 · answer #4 · answered by mrgone2a 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its a "key" to get access to the router (a bunch of numbers and letters). ask your brother
Linksys is the company that made your router
2007-05-29 13:26:46 · answer #5 · answered by Jaspreet R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋