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    linksys wireless router security

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by azntiger1000, Mar 4, 2006.

  1. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    Hey people. I have a question on wireless routers. My friend and I are trying to install one in our dorms and we do not want people around us to freeload our internet. Does anyone know how to set up a password for those wireless? I've seen locks on some connections.
     
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    daacon Notebook Evangelist

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    Nick has explained it in his guide Here
     
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Thanks Daacon

    Basically, just put in 192.168.1.1 like you would type in a web address. Then you have access to the router, and you can select any admin features you want on it.

    If you want a detailed look of it, (and i mean detailed) check my guide :)
     
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    Exactly what I am a looking for. Thanks!
     
    azntiger1000, Mar 5, 2006
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    hi Nick,
    I want to say thank you for your wirless guide, and the network bridging is what I have been searching for. After, I've bridged the networks of my wirless and home networking, I have faster access on internet.
    Excellent!!
    Joey
     
    joeyseven, Mar 18, 2006
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    joeyseven Notebook Enthusiast

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    Nick,
    I have a question now. After I tried the network bridging, it worked very well. However, the Intel PROSet/Wirless was grey out with a red cross on the icon in the system tray. It said that "No support wirless adapters available in the system".

    Then, I deleted the bridge connection and still could access wirless using Micrsoft to configure the wirless network. My problem is how I can use back the Intel wirless which I personally prefer.

    Your help is appreciated.
    Joey
     
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  7. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Hi Joey, you are welcome, and i appreciate the compliment.

    What Intel wireless are you talking about? Are you asking about Bridging? Or just plain wireless?
     
    nickspohn, Mar 18, 2006
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    hi Nick,
    Thanks for your quick respond.

    I'm using an Intel 2915 a/b/g wirless card on my Dell 710M. Just a few minutes ago, I re-installed the driver and the Intel PROSet/Wireless is working again. Interesting enough, although I have deleted the bridging connection, I can still access other computers and printer using my notebook. So, I'm happy again.

    Thanks a lot.
    Joey
     
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    Good news Joey!

    Post any time you need help again :)
     
    nickspohn, Mar 18, 2006
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