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Offline jhenning

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Wireless Networks
« on: July 14, 2009, 07:27:41 PM »
Okay,

I went low-end, but its all I needed.  In any case, I have my wireless up and working, but it is not secure....and I have no idea how to fix that.  Can anyone tell me what to do to fix that on a Windows XP machine?

--Jamie
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Re: Wireless Networks
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2009, 08:50:49 PM »
You have to fix it on the router itself, not the XP box.

Usually a java-based GUI through your browser using the router's IP address.  Login and browse your security settings.  Choose one other than "None."  When you access it through a laptop, it will prompt you for your credentials.
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Re: Wireless Networks
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2009, 08:59:05 PM »
Got it---

Thanks!

--Jamie
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Re: Wireless Networks
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2009, 09:16:21 PM »
Use AES or AES2. WEP sucks.
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Re: Wireless Networks
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2009, 09:22:56 PM »
Quote from: gump0rz on July 14, 2009, 09:16:21 PM
Use AES or AES2. WEP sucks.

YES, stay away from just WEP, It is the weakest WIFI encryption out there, 5 minutes with a packet sniffer and a few other little tools and anyone can get your password. Of course there is no 100% safe encryption....
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Re: Wireless Networks
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2009, 09:45:18 PM »
Jamie,
If you like i can come over and hook it up for ya, all i charge is the purchase of a few raffle tickets LOL, in fact im at one of your neighbors right now doing computer work
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Re: Wireless Networks
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2009, 10:50:04 PM »
I have WAP2 enable and AES>  I'm secure now, boy!  :)  Help?  Help is for wimps.

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Re: Wireless Networks
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2009, 11:30:00 PM »
You go girl!
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