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MovedGoalPosts · 23-10-2006, 00:28

You normally set the encryption on the network first, and then allow the computer's adaptor to connect to the enrypted network.

You don't say which model of Linksys router you have, but most will enable you to access the admin panel on the default IP of 192.168.1.1. Once you connect look at the wireless settings and enable WEP or alternative encryption from there. Yes you can choose what password or encryption pattern you like, or accept the default that is offered. Then you save the settings which will enable it.

Make sure you've written the password / encryption down, as your wirless on PCs will be disabled until you try to get them to log in and enter the right passwords.

23-10-2006, 00:28	#2
MovedGoalPosts Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 61 Posts: 15,868	Re: Linksys Wireless Security You normally set the encryption on the network first, and then allow the computer's adaptor to connect to the enrypted network. You don't say which model of Linksys router you have, but most will enable you to access the admin panel on the default IP of 192.168.1.1. Once you connect look at the wireless settings and enable WEP or alternative encryption from there. Yes you can choose what password or encryption pattern you like, or accept the default that is offered. Then you save the settings which will enable it. Make sure you've written the password / encryption down, as your wirless on PCs will be disabled until you try to get them to log in and enter the right passwords.