wireless network questions

[convergecult]

so i just set up my new wireless network. my laptop is the only thing using the wireless part. my desktops are all wired. now i want to know how to secure my network so my neighbors can not use it. it is a linksys router. i do not know much about networking.

 

[Juice1]

You have to go into your internet browser and enter some address, I beleive it is "192.168.2.1" Try and copy that (without the quotations) and paste it into the address bar, no http:// or anything.
If not, Check the linksys manual.

 

[ssc456]

well it depends on each router how u setup the secruity but .

if you like possibly in wireless setting and security settings then there should be options for WEP WPA or WPA-TSK i think it is enable 1 of them and enter your key.

 

[convergecult]

key?..do i create one?

 

[blackjack]

Yes you make one up its about 8 to 10 digits long and make sure you write it down as well, look here for help on how to set up your network http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesssetup.mspx

 

[dude_se]

you need to find your default gateway (start>run>type "cmd" then type "ipconfig" in the black box).
type this into your browser.
then login to your router (usually username: admin password: password)
then find the wireless bit and set encryption if it isnt already. id suggest nothing less than wpa. wep is crap and so is having it unsecure
you could have mac filtering aswell but its sooo easy to crack so i wouldnt bother

 

[Tommy Boy]

For linksys routers it is 192.168.1.1

 

[J03]

The Deafult for Netgear's is 192.168.0.1

 

[monksgeorge21]

just tell em not to go on ur network