putting a password on my network

bennylenny88 · May 19, 2008

how do i do it? i need it because we have just set up a wireless router and want to secure it.. im on xp and my computers hooked up with a ethernet cable and my sisters laptops using the wireless adaptor

rcnu71299 · May 19, 2008

every wireless router has their own "control panel" where you can go in and change all types of settings... the way you access this control panel is by typing in an IP address in your browser (you must have the router plugged into your pc)

the IP address is different depending on the brand of your router... you should look in the manual to see if the IP address is listed... you can check out this website as well
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/workingwithipaddresses/f/getrouteripaddr.htm

once you get into the control panel you'll be able to set your password

SoNgMaN · May 19, 2008

start > run > cmd > ipconfig

default gateway is the IP of your router. there is a password to get in if you set it up. if not check the manual/online.

then access the configuration pages and setup wireless encryption. either WEP or WPA (if it's newer) i recommend WPA as WEP has been hacked many moons ago

julito04 · May 19, 2008

lol I secured my network and forgot the password to be able to let other users on it. anyone know what i have to do for that? just reset everything or what?

sorry for the threadjack benny.

dpham00 · May 19, 2008

julito04 said:
lol I secured my network and forgot the password to be able to let other users on it. anyone know what i have to do for that? just reset everything or what?

sorry for the threadjack benny.

i believe there should be a reset button somewhere on the router.

julito04 · May 19, 2008

dpham00 said:
i believe there should be a reset button somewhere on the router.

so that would erase the network password?

DarkstaR · May 19, 2008

julito04 said:
so that would erase the network password?

it should. what router are you using?

by default, for Linksys routers, I believe the standard IP address for the Control Panel is http://192.168.1.1

rcnu71299 · May 19, 2008

the password to get on the network isn't the same password that you use to access the settings of the router just fyi... but i don't know how to reset it

SoNgMaN · May 19, 2008

julito you can log in to the router from a wired connection and change it that way. or use a pin to reset to factory settings.

bennylenny88 · May 19, 2008

im so confused

GTI2007 · May 28, 2008

Moved.

absoluteczech · May 28, 2008

defualt password for a linksys is "admin" no username

defualt gateway is ususally 192.168.1.1

WEP (older less secure)

[B(WPA)]NEW MORE SECURE, make sure her wireless card supports it[/B]

kazuya · May 29, 2008

Hey guys new here. How about run menu>cmd>ipconfig /realease do you think it will reset? Just askin':wink:

hobouncer · May 29, 2008

just press the button behind the router it will blow it up and your set, and for password follow the instructions on the cd it came with for your router

absoluteczech · May 29, 2008

pressing the reset button does jack, you have to hold it down for about 30 seconds and sometimes a router has a special way in order to reset to defualt settings, look for the manual online for the router you have

putting a password on my network

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