how do i secure my wireless router

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  1. kennypatr

    kennypatr Member

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    Its looking for a security key and a nas id. where can I find these. thanks for any help
     
    kennypatr, May 21, 2008
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    wizzkiddo Regular member

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    disc should have come with router. what router are you using?
     
    wizzkiddo, May 21, 2008
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    when setting up the router either by disk or online, you either make your security key or 1 is generated for you depending on the router. linksys routers you input your own key.
     
    ddp, May 21, 2008
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    wizzkiddo Regular member

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    you can only generate a key through wep protection
     
    wizzkiddo, May 22, 2008
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  5. johnnysu

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    check your settings to see what type of security...ie WAP and SSID
     
    johnnysu, May 22, 2008
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    wizzkiddo Regular member

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    wap is mobile internet, and ssid is the name of router.

    your looking for either wep, wpa or wpa2.
     
    wizzkiddo, May 22, 2008
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    thanks, have it secured now. first time trying afterdawn, thanks again!!!!!!!
     
    kennypatr, May 23, 2008
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