2007-07-20 08:28:12 · 8 answers · asked by Jim T 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Turn off SSID broadcast.
Enable WEP encription and select a password.
Enable MAC filtering.
All three of the above will make for a very secure home network. MAC filter should be consider optional - I stopped using it at home.
2007-07-20 08:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by kau1965 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has been asked so many times. Search Answers. Google Wireless Home Network Security.
Change the password on the router so no one else can change your configuration. Write down the password.
Change the ssid (network name) from the default.
Enable WEP or WPA. Choose a key. Write it down.
Connect from the wireless-enabled computer and put in the key.
If you don't want to use WEP or WPA, disable the broadcast of the ssid. Then you'll have to manually put in the network name on the computer.
If you have dsl, you might have a little problem with an ip conflict between your modem and your router. Check and be sure they're not the same ip address by default. If they are, you'll need to change the router address.
If you have trouble, call the router manufacturer. They usually have good tech support folks for this kind of stuff.
2007-07-20 15:35:26 · answer #2 · answered by conehead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn on WEP (wireless encryption protocol)
On the router you enter (make it up yourself) in a WEP key (there are many different possibilities for formats that this key might have, depends on the wireless router you have.
On the PC, you need to enable wireless security and enter the same WEP key there.
People will be able to see your wireless network, but they won't be able to attach.
WEP key might be something dumb, like your dogs name and birthday - FIDO71003 (fido july 10, 2003)
2007-07-20 15:36:37 · answer #3 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typical home routers offer lightweight security. However, even lightweight is better than none. Get out your router manual to learn how to do the things I list below:
1. change your ssid to some neutral name that does not indicate your name, location, address, nickname, etc.
2. turn off your ssid broadcast
3. Enable encryption; use WPA2 if you have it and use a preshare key that is at least 12 characters long, a mix of upper and lower case and numbers with no logic to them; change the preshare key monthly
4. Enable MAC address validation
5. whenever you leave home and no one will be needing the network shut it off
2007-07-20 15:37:55 · answer #4 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your router, you can configure WEP or WPA security via the configuration page. Refer to your router manual for more information or visit the homepage of the manufacturer. You could also configure MAC address filtering.
2007-07-20 15:33:06 · answer #5 · answered by Brimu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Enable WPA-PSK on the wireless router. Set your wireless adapter on the computer to use WPA and enter the key.
2007-07-20 15:35:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must use a key code .You should find it on your instructions or at the back of A bt hub if you have got one .then you will have a secure connection
2007-07-20 15:35:55 · answer #7 · answered by sukito 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
type in the ip adress of the linksys in the adress bar then config security settings. the ip adress should be 192.168.1.1. unless you changed it.
2007-07-20 15:36:24 · answer #8 · answered by mrp3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋