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For Linksys Wireless Routers to work all you need to do plug them in
and power them up. Its is simple as that!! However, this presents a security
risk and leaves your data vulnerable.
On this page we will be covering basic router security configurations.
However, the Linksys Administration Interface offers a multitude of configuration
options, which we encourage you to learn more about at Linksys's
Web Site.
Since this document is slightly more advanced we recommend you call
mc.net for help if you have questions setting up your router. This document
assumes you are using the Windows Wireless Client Utility and that your
wireless card has been enabled on your computer.
CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER'S PASSWORD
1. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1.
2. The first time you login the username will be admin and the password
will be blank.
3. Click the Administration Link at the top.
4. In the Password Fields retype a password of your choice (its best
to have at least eight characters).
5. Next time you login to your router you will be asked for the new password.
CHANGING YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK NAME (SSID)
1. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1.
2. Click the Wireless Link at the top.
3. Change the SSID from the default (linksys) to anything of your choice.
4. Click Save Settings.
CONFIGURING BASIC WIRELESS ENCRYPTION
1. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1.
2. Click the Wireless Link at the top.
3. When the Wireless Security Link appears click on it.
4. Select the Security Mode to WEP.
5. Set the WEP Encryption to 128 bits 26 hex digits.
6. Enter a passphrase and click generate.
7. Write down the generated WEP Key.
8. Click Save Settings.
9. Right click on the wireless conneciton icon next to your clock in
the system tray.
10. Select View Wireless Networks.
11. Double click on the specific wireless network you would like to connect
to.
12. Enter you WEP key twice and click connect.
13. Destroy the piece of paper you wrote the WEP key on or store in a
safe place.
SETTING YOUR ROUTER TO DEFAULT SETTINGS
We all make mistakes!! If you cannot get into your router do the following:
1. Unplug the router from the power.
2. Take a sharp point such as pen tip and push the reset button down.
3. Plug the router back into the power while still holding the reset
button.
4. Wait 30 seconds and release the reset button.
5. Your router is now set to defaults.
6. It is important to note that your connection is now vulnerable and
your router will need to be reconfigured. |
