Wireless internet access is provided by a wireless router that allows access via radio signals.Unfortunately, since the connection is wireless, anyone who is within range of
the signal, and has a wireless network adapter installed in their computer can pirate your signal and access internet with your router. By, default, most routers come with factory security settings. In order, to lock your wireless internet connection, you need to do the following:
I Open your? wireless router's set-up page. Refer to your owner's manual for the address of your router then enter this address into your browser. Typically, routers come with a generic user name and password. Your owner's manual will provide you the information about your router.
2. Open the wireless security page with in your router's admin area. Routers are slightly different from one another, but they all have security capability.
3.Enter a username and password of *3 your choice into the form fields provided. Safely record this information; you will need it to access your router control panel in the future.
4 Enable encryption on your router. £ You can either enter a pass phrase of your choice or have the system
5.generate one for you. A system-generated phrase is usually more secure because it is more random and less easy-to-guess. Record this information; keep it safely and save your settings. Attempt to connect to your wireless router. You will be prompted for your pass phrase. Enter the phrase, check the box to save your pass phrase and apply your settings. Your wireless connection is now I locked to any other machine except yours.
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