security

[codswallop]

While connecting the wife's laptop to the Linksys network it said that it was unsecure.Could anyone explain this and what to do to fix it please? Thanks!!

[Richard1966]

Sounds like an unencrypted wireless connection. Within the settings of the software that came with your linksys wireless router you should have the option of setting a password. The longer and more complicated the better. This password is then required to be entered onto any wireless device that you try to connect to he network. Without a password anyone within 20-30 meters of your house could access your network and internet connection.

[barry1010]

The information should be in the paperwork you received with the router. If you don't have it, this should help:
http://www.nil.wustl.edu/csg/faqs/dsl/wireless config.htm

[Iron-Horse]

It's usually something to do with your Lan (Local area network) when you link up two computers you are networking them wireless or otherwise, I've been quite slack on networks and need to do some very serious reading up onthe but the above is a clue.

[codswallop]

Thanks everyone for your replies I'll have to wait until my son is looking over my shoulder before I attempt to do the adjustments.

[Ethel]

It is quite simple, so be brave - you can do it.

1. Connect the laptop to the router by ethernet cable. This stops you getting locked out when you secure the wireless connection.

2. In the address bar at the top of the brower type
192.168.1.1
and press Enter (you type that in the big address bar, not the little search box)

3. Your admin router page should now open. Put your username and password in to the boxes. If you haven't set them, just type 'admin' in the username box and leave password blank.

4. Click the 'wireless' tab and 'wireless security'. Set the mode to WPA Personl; the algorithm to TKIP then put a strong password in the box. Do not forget the password.

5. Save settings.

That's it - done.

There are more settings / filters and so on you can do, but that is the most important. You do need to change the username and password too - do it in the Administration - management section.

Don't forget that if something goes wrong, at the back of the router is a small reset button you operate by pressing with a small point such as a pencil or pin for 10 seconds. This will take it back to the way it is now.