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Parvez

Sep 12 2006, 10:40 PM

I just bought a linksys wireless router WRT54GS! This is my first time though. Once I set up the router, I can use it from my laptop right? It has a wireless card builtin already. Now, I don't mean using the laptop while the ethernet wires are plugged into my laptop's jack. I will use it from my living room and the desktop is in my room.

Also, how can i protect and secure the router? So, no one steals my connection without me knowning about it.

Thanks!

Glenn

Sep 12 2006, 11:08 PM

QUOTE(Parvez @ Sep 12 2006, 05:40 PM) [snapback]48934[/snapback]

Once I set up the router, I can use it from my laptop right? It has a wireless card builtin already. Now, I don't mean using the laptop while the ethernet wires are plugged into my laptop's jack. I will use it from my living room and the desktop is in my room.

Yes.

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Also, how can i protect and secure the router? So, no one steals my connection without me knowning about it.

Your manual should explain the details but:
1. Disable SSID broadcast.
2. Use encryption.
3. Use MAC Address filter to allow only listed units to connect.

Parvez

Sep 12 2006, 11:30 PM

I forgot this but where do I get the Mac address from? Wasn't it from cmd then ipconfig ?

TheFiresInTheSky

Sep 12 2006, 11:39 PM

ya, definately use encryption, set up a password.
you know how to do it, right?
(type in address bar:192.168.1.1 and theres your options.
also put a password up so others cant change your settings.)

Glenn

Sep 13 2006, 12:52 AM

QUOTE(Parvez @ Sep 12 2006, 06:30 PM) [snapback]48940[/snapback]

I forgot this but where do I get the Mac address from? Wasn't it from cmd then ipconfig ?

There are probably other ways but (in Windows XP) I use Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection > Support > Details > Physical Address.

Parvez

Sep 13 2006, 01:05 AM

okay! I got it to working.. its 128bit encryption

thank you guys!!

Admiral Ross

Sep 13 2006, 04:52 PM

QUOTE(Parvez @ Sep 12 2006, 09:05 PM) [snapback]48950[/snapback]

okay! I got it to working.. its 128bit encryption

thank you guys!!

If you don't mind let me recommend a site for inspection. This is what I use here.

WRT54GC & WMP54G Combo
WPA2 Personal, AES & a 63 bit key
I rather have used WPA2 Mixed but the WMP54G card doesn't support.
channel 10, not 6, why? EVERYONE uses Channel 6. Most people just leave the defaults on. From experience I get better reception moving the channel to 10. List of inference: Cell, cordless phones, Microwaves, florencent lighting(WORSE), large mechanical motors(elevators)

SSID is enabled, why? With SSID off it makes it more difficult to authenticate machine. Also you are more prone to diconnects. I may be wrong, but this works for me. I used to run with out SSID off, had nothing but problems.

http://www.kurtm.net/wpa-pskgen/

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16091930

Parvez

Sep 13 2006, 07:47 PM

Yep, I have SSID on and also its set to Mixed.

My channel is set to 6 maybe I'll change it.

And yea, dslreports is a great forum.

Thanks a lot!

Eldmannen

Sep 13 2006, 08:03 PM

There are three different encryption, WEP, WPA, WPA2.
I think WPA2 is best.

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