InfraMan
11-06-2003, 03:21 PM
The following tutorial; was taken form the 2003 Special Issue printed by the Bedford Communications Group for its PC Upgrade Series of refernce books... "Please take note of this good piece of documentation"
Step 1
After plugging in your access point, type the access point's IP address into your browser window. This is usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Check your manual for details. Most wireless access points come preset with a default login and password. Change this password as soon as possible.
Step 2
Luckily, you won't have to worry about many of the settings on your router. First , check to make sure DHCP is enabled. DHCP will automatically add new computers to the wireless network. Set your SSID (Service Set ID). The SSID is your wireless network's name. Set it to something you will easily recognize but not something that identifies you. Instead of JOESMITHNET, pick JSNET.
Step 3
Most access points are still running Wireless Equivalency Protocol (WEP) security. Until supplies begin using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), a more powerful encryption system, make sure you enable WEP. First, enable WEP, enter a passphrase, and generate web keys. If you used 64-bit encryption, the keys should 10 digits or letters long. Pick one of the keys. You will need to type this key into every wireless device on your network.
Step 4
Start surfing! Install a wireless card into your laptop or desktop, find your SSID, and type in your WEP key. You're all set. Happy browsing!
Step 1
After plugging in your access point, type the access point's IP address into your browser window. This is usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Check your manual for details. Most wireless access points come preset with a default login and password. Change this password as soon as possible.
Step 2
Luckily, you won't have to worry about many of the settings on your router. First , check to make sure DHCP is enabled. DHCP will automatically add new computers to the wireless network. Set your SSID (Service Set ID). The SSID is your wireless network's name. Set it to something you will easily recognize but not something that identifies you. Instead of JOESMITHNET, pick JSNET.
Step 3
Most access points are still running Wireless Equivalency Protocol (WEP) security. Until supplies begin using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), a more powerful encryption system, make sure you enable WEP. First, enable WEP, enter a passphrase, and generate web keys. If you used 64-bit encryption, the keys should 10 digits or letters long. Pick one of the keys. You will need to type this key into every wireless device on your network.
Step 4
Start surfing! Install a wireless card into your laptop or desktop, find your SSID, and type in your WEP key. You're all set. Happy browsing!