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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: tapakeg on April 03, 2005, 10:50:30 PM
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How do I set up my wireless network so only my laptop can access it? I want it password encrypted so even I have to log onto it everytime.
I don't want anyone on the street accessing my wireless signal
thanks in advance
Tapakeg
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Use MAC address filtering and WPA to protect it.
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I am assuming that you have a wireless router. In mine, I went to the security tab under wireless and enabled MAC address for my router setup. Each machine. PC, Laptop, XBox, etc.. that connects to your wireless network has a unique MAC address. On your laptop network card it has a MAC address, a set of numbers for that card only. As I mentioned I went into the security tab and set only those with MAC addresses that I define may have access.
Also, I setup WEP, an ecryption format, that is defined by a password, again I assume that is an option on your router.
The website for your router will have a ton of info on both of MAC addresses and WEP.
Big Mac
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thanks guys, i will try that
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If you use XP or 2000, use the WPA option in your router as opposed to WEP. WPA is supposed to be more secure.
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WPA is much better than WEP, if your router & wireless card support it.
Mac authentication is good too.
Other thing I would add, is "Disable SSID broadcast". This way your network will not show up in the list of available networks. You will have to enter the ssid manually on PC's connecting to it.
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I appreciate the help, could you bring it down a notch?
How do i get to these settings?
I don't see a security tab.
I'm normally good with computers, i've never done this before.
Please, step by step instructions.
I'm running Winxp with linksys routers/ stuff
thanks again
tapakeg
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Networking...bring it down a notch.....ahhhhhhhh!
You have to log onto the router 192.68.1.1 I think....you did change the default password from ADMIN right:D
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where do i 192.68................
how do i get to that stage?
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In your browser address bar. (I.E.)
Yes, change the password, this is a must. Also change your ssid, that way if you ever travel with your notebook you can connect to those wireless networks in hotels and places where that genius of an IT guy never changed the SSID from "linksys".
All other suggestions here are spot on. Follow them.
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Sounds great,...............
now where do I change the password??????????????
ie.....
control panel----> networking-------> wireless----> security.......
the 192.168.1.1 in ie browser brought up an MSN search "could not find"
please give directions on how to get to the areas you all are talking about.
Tapakeg
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You need to find a local geek to come over to your house....network troubleshooting with a novice via messageboard is well......pretty much about as much of a bad idea as you can get:D
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yeah i agree, thanks for the help anyway.
Tapakeg
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Tapakeg, post the model of your router, and I can put together steps for you.
Mobieus
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ty, i did manage to get a lot done, the ip address alf gave was one # off.
I did manage to get into the router and do some stuff, but i could use more help,
thanks for the help
D link DI 524
What I really want at this point is to name my signal, I keep getting "default" I thought I had it re-named several times, but nope.
or better yet, not broadcast a signal at all. I only want my laptop to be able to log onto the wireless, and with a password
Tapakeg
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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.
(http://support.dlink.com/faq/faq_images/116/wep/di614_128wep.gif)
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.
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TY
I will try this after work
Tapakeg
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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.
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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
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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
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It is set on dynamic, (recommended for cable users)
the PPPoE is for most DSL people.
I have cable
Tapakeg
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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.