Q. i have a WRT54G linksys router and i disabled the password so i can be easier on the family, but now i found out that hackers/neighbors/ and others are using this network. How can i put up a password?
A. To change your wireless password:
Open a command prompt on a computer connected to your network, and type in ipconfig. Take the default gateway address and put it in your web browser. The login is usually admin admin, or admin *blank*. Then look through the control panel for an option to change the wireless password.
If you are given the option, use WPA2 with AES for your security settings.
Open a command prompt on a computer connected to your network, and type in ipconfig. Take the default gateway address and put it in your web browser. The login is usually admin admin, or admin *blank*. Then look through the control panel for an option to change the wireless password.
If you are given the option, use WPA2 with AES for your security settings.
How do I connect the linksys to my modem and my computer?
Q. K so my original modem has the ethernet cord which is connected to the back of the computer. Now with the linksys thing, there is one port thaat says "internet" and then there are 4 more ports insertable. Which cables connect with each? OH and would there be an additional amount in our electricity bill if i connect this?
A. Basic Connectivity. NO Security.
Connect Modem RJ4 to Linksys Internet Port.
Connect PC to Linksys Port 1.
[Modem] >> [(Internet Port) [Router] (Port 1)] >> PC
Set router OFF.
Reset modem: Press & hold RESET button 10-20 secs.
Wait 60 secs.
Set router ON.
Reset router: Press & hold RESET button 10-20 secs.
Wait 60 sec.
PC: Command Line
Click [Start] - [Run...] - type: cmd, press [ENTER]
At the prompt (c:\.....>) type: ipconfig /release, press [ENTER]
At the prompt (c:\.....>) type: ipconfig /renew, press [ENTER]
Test Internet connection: Login to Website.
If NO SUCCESS:
At the prompt (c:\.....>) type: ipconfig /all, press [ENTER]
If IP Address == 0.0.0.0 connect PC modem and attempt steps again.
Connect Modem RJ4 to Linksys Internet Port.
Connect PC to Linksys Port 1.
[Modem] >> [(Internet Port) [Router] (Port 1)] >> PC
Set router OFF.
Reset modem: Press & hold RESET button 10-20 secs.
Wait 60 secs.
Set router ON.
Reset router: Press & hold RESET button 10-20 secs.
Wait 60 sec.
PC: Command Line
Click [Start] - [Run...] - type: cmd, press [ENTER]
At the prompt (c:\.....>) type: ipconfig /release, press [ENTER]
At the prompt (c:\.....>) type: ipconfig /renew, press [ENTER]
Test Internet connection: Login to Website.
If NO SUCCESS:
At the prompt (c:\.....>) type: ipconfig /all, press [ENTER]
If IP Address == 0.0.0.0 connect PC modem and attempt steps again.
How do I setup security on my Linksys router without the cd?
Q. How can I setup my Linksys router to where no one can steal my internet? I have no cd, and I tried typing admin and password (in multiple ways) already, and it never logs me into the router? Please jhlp...
A. The login to most Linksys routers (usually IP address 192.168.1.1), is a blank username and "admin" (without the "'s) as the password. Here are some security steps I recommend.
Because routers differ as to details, I can't be specific about how to accomplish these actions, but they're almost all done from within the router's administration web pages. Note: It�s best to do them from a computer cabled (even just temporarily) to the router rather than wirelessly, especially since wireless administration will be deactivated by action #1.
Generally, to access your router�s administration pages, hook up a computer directly to the router and enter the router�s local IP address into a browser�s address window. See way below for details on finding your router's IP address.
1.Deactivate wireless access to your router's administration web pages so only a computer connected via an Ethernet cable can reach them. This won�t affect wireless use of the Internet, just wireless administration of the router. Even if you don�t want to leave a computer connected via a cable, leave the cable there for when you need it.
2.Turn off the SSID (network name) broadcast from the router. There's no need to advertise your network's presence. You're not running a hotspot; everyone who should be on your network should know its name.
3.Change your SSID from the default. Hackers know that routers come with default SSIDs and look for them. Even if the SSID isn't being broadcast, if a hacker knows its name, they can hop on board.
4.Set up encryption with an encryption key. The longer, the better. WPA (if your network and all your computers can support 802.11G) is better than WEP. WEP is better than nothing. Each of your wireless computers and devices will need this encryption key. Wired computers will not.
5.(Optional) Limit access to only the computers you want on the network via MAC filtering. (MAC refers to unique NIC (Network Interface Card) addresses, not Macintosh computers, and not IP addresses.) This isn't a defense against hardcore freeloaders -- it's possible to fake MAC addresses -- but it keeps out casual interlopers.
6.(Optional and only partially effective) Change the range of and/or limit the number of automatically assigned IP addresses (DHCP) to reduce the chance of extra users. Again, hackers know what ranges routers come from the factory with. Changing them makes it a little harder to hop on board.
Here�s how to find your router�s IP address:
1.Click on the Start->Run button.
2.In the text box, type
cmd
and press Enter.
3.A black "DOS box" will pop up. In it, enter
ipconfig /all
A bunch of gibberish will fill the box. Next to "Default Gateway" an IP address will appear. This is your router's IP address.
That should go far toward hardening your wireless network.
Because routers differ as to details, I can't be specific about how to accomplish these actions, but they're almost all done from within the router's administration web pages. Note: It�s best to do them from a computer cabled (even just temporarily) to the router rather than wirelessly, especially since wireless administration will be deactivated by action #1.
Generally, to access your router�s administration pages, hook up a computer directly to the router and enter the router�s local IP address into a browser�s address window. See way below for details on finding your router's IP address.
1.Deactivate wireless access to your router's administration web pages so only a computer connected via an Ethernet cable can reach them. This won�t affect wireless use of the Internet, just wireless administration of the router. Even if you don�t want to leave a computer connected via a cable, leave the cable there for when you need it.
2.Turn off the SSID (network name) broadcast from the router. There's no need to advertise your network's presence. You're not running a hotspot; everyone who should be on your network should know its name.
3.Change your SSID from the default. Hackers know that routers come with default SSIDs and look for them. Even if the SSID isn't being broadcast, if a hacker knows its name, they can hop on board.
4.Set up encryption with an encryption key. The longer, the better. WPA (if your network and all your computers can support 802.11G) is better than WEP. WEP is better than nothing. Each of your wireless computers and devices will need this encryption key. Wired computers will not.
5.(Optional) Limit access to only the computers you want on the network via MAC filtering. (MAC refers to unique NIC (Network Interface Card) addresses, not Macintosh computers, and not IP addresses.) This isn't a defense against hardcore freeloaders -- it's possible to fake MAC addresses -- but it keeps out casual interlopers.
6.(Optional and only partially effective) Change the range of and/or limit the number of automatically assigned IP addresses (DHCP) to reduce the chance of extra users. Again, hackers know what ranges routers come from the factory with. Changing them makes it a little harder to hop on board.
Here�s how to find your router�s IP address:
1.Click on the Start->Run button.
2.In the text box, type
cmd
and press Enter.
3.A black "DOS box" will pop up. In it, enter
ipconfig /all
A bunch of gibberish will fill the box. Next to "Default Gateway" an IP address will appear. This is your router's IP address.
That should go far toward hardening your wireless network.
How do I password protect the wireless signal coming from my Linksys router?
Q. It's a Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router, it was kind of a hand me down from a friend so I don't have any software that may have come with it.
A. You can go to the Linksys site and get the complete information for the unit. To use WEP or WPA you go to the wireless security and make it active. You then select the type and enter a code generator that will give codes you can use to connect the wireless device with. Be sure and Apply the settings. Also, change the router login password.
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