Author Topic: securing a wireless network (Read 670 times)

BBQ_Bob · « **Reply #15 on:** April 09, 2005, 01:57:37 AM »

Try this


   How do I enable WEP Encryption on my DI-514, DI-524, DI-614+, DI-624, DI-774, or DI-784 wireless router?

   It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption.

Note: Your network will slow down and wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead.

Step 1 Log into the web configuration of the router by opening up a web browser and typing in the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

Step 2 Enter your username (admin) and your password (blank by default). Click OK . Click the Home tab and click the Wireless button on the left hand side of the screen.

Step 3 Select Enable next to the WEP radio buttons. For WEP encryption select 64, 128, or 256-bit encryption. For the Key type select HEX. If you have an option for Authentication type, select Shared Key.

Step 4 Select Key 1. Enter a Hex encryption key that you make up. The length of the encryption key will depend on what you selected under WEP Encryption.

# 64-bit encryption 10 characters
# 128-bit encryption 26 characters
# 256-bit encryption 58 characters (available on DI-614+ only)

The encryption key is HEX, meaning 0-9 and A-F are valid characters. For example, A4583DFF1A (64-bit HEX key).

Step 5 Click on the Apply button then click on the Continue button to save your settings.

Note: If using non-D-Link adapters, please refer to the manufacturer´s documentation on enabling encryption.

tapakeg · « **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2005, 08:56:14 AM »

TY

I will try this after work

Tapakeg

AmRaaM · « **Reply #17 on:** April 09, 2005, 08:57:49 AM »

WEP unless you have top secret stuff on your computer (like pics of you and girlfriend boppin and you're married). ez to set up.

WPA/MAC filtered if you're paranoid and have explosives and automatic weapons at home and you have them cataloged on your system along with intended targets.

SITE DROP/RECVRY if you are really a secret foriegn agent assigned to infiltrate the NSA or CIA. (use invisible supersecret ink on your messages and always use approved decoder ring from Cracker Jack box or candy bubble dispenser at the mall).

PS dont set your SSID to something appealing to goverment counter espionage hackers like: ISPY , UNIBOMBER or FUFEDS.

tapakeg · « **Reply #18 on:** April 10, 2005, 09:48:53 PM »

Ok, thanks for all the tips.

I now have a secure, named, wireless network which requires a password to enter.

Updating to SP2 helped a lot, they have more options for wireless options.

I am connected to the network with a signal strength of excellent. Yet when I bring up IE or Outlook Express, it does not connect, "cannot find server" It's driving me crazy

any tips on this?

strange, i'm actually good with computers, just not networks i guess.

Thanks again all,

Tapakeg

Big Mac · « **Reply #19 on:** April 10, 2005, 10:11:19 PM »

I had something similar happen when I made changes. For my connection to the Internet I use PPPoE and the router changed to something else when I had made a lot of changes in settings. In the router setup main page, I switched it back to PPPoE and then it connected to Web sites.

Big Mac

tapakeg · « **Reply #20 on:** April 10, 2005, 10:47:50 PM »

It is set on dynamic, (recommended for cable users)

the PPPoE is for most DSL people.

I have cable

Tapakeg

crd · « **Reply #21 on:** April 12, 2005, 10:09:37 PM »

Tap, in a command window (start->run->cmd) type the following:
"ipconfig /all"

This will show you a number of things.

You should see default router set to the IP address of your wireless router, and you should see dns servers listed.
If you don't see DNS servers listed, odds are the router isn't getting an address off the cable. Since you are able to connect to the router, it must be giving you an IP address, so let's check the cable side.

From their online manual for the DI524:
Step 1. Log onto router
Step 2. Click the HOME tab and click the WAN button. Should be set to "Dynamic IP Address". If not, set that. Also select "Clone MAC Address".
Step 3. Power cycle cable modem and router. Modem off, then router, leave off for 2 minutes. 5 minutes if using Motorola Surfboard modem. Turn on cable modem first. Wait for solid cable light. Turn on router. Wait 30 seconds. Boot laptop.

Step 5. Repeat step 1, log on, cliick Status, click Device Info. You should see a public IP address under the WAN heading. If not, click DHCP renew, then click continue. This may take a couple of minutes. (grab beer here).

Hope this fixes it for you.

Mobieus.