Thread: Random Tech Question

Hey Everybody,

I have a roommate that won't go in halfers on the internet bill. Nonetheless, I think he's using my signal.

I'm am also pretty sure, at one time, he was able to write down the WEP key under the wireless modem.

Anyway, does anyone here know how to password protect your wireless signal? I want to make sure its just me using my wireless.

Thanks,

Originally Posted by DLEOS91745

Hey Everybody,

I have a roommate that won't go in halfers on the internet bill. Nonetheless, I think he's using my signal.

I'm am also pretty sure, at one time, he was able to write down the WEP key under the wireless modem.

Anyway, does anyone here know how to password protect your wireless signal? I want to make sure its just me using my wireless.

Thanks,

Sounds like you're using an AT&T 2Wire wireless router (unless other companies routinely put their WEP key on the bottom of it.)

I would suggest changing the WEP Key and/or adding MAC address filtering. Both of these can be found under the "Home Network" tab and clicking on "Wireless Settings" (if in fact you're using the AT&T router.)

No matter what router you have, you should be able to get into the router setup by typinf 192.168.0.1 in any browser. It may prompt for a password to access the setup area, but if you never set a password, consult the routers manual for the default password. Most of the times the password is, in fact, "default". From the setup, you should be able to navigate to a page that allows you to customize your WEP or WPA key. Hope this helps!

If the Wireless modem allows you to use WPA2 you are better off using this security algorithm than WEP, as WEP can be cracked fairly easily. plus WPA also needs a passphrase to access it.

Originally Posted by Thirteen-Ten

No matter what router you have, you should be able to get into the router setup by typinf 192.168.0.1 in any browser. It may prompt for a password to access the setup area, but if you never set a password, consult the routers manual for the default password. Most of the times the password is, in fact, "default". From the setup, you should be able to navigate to a page that allows you to customize your WEP or WPA key. Hope this helps!

most routers I encounter actually use 192.168.1.1

either way, what Thirteen-Ten Said. Lock your roomie out.

+1 for WPA2.

Oh, and get rid of that cheap, untrustworthy SOB.

Thanks, guys. Will try it when I get home.