How do i secure my connection weve got 2 pc's hardwired to the modem but it is still free for someone to go wireless but havent got a clue how to stop it and put a password on the connection.... Thanks in advance..
Take a look in the manual for your router. They usually have a web-based configuration tool to set up security.</p> If you don't have the manual, open up your browser and type http://192.168.0.1. (unless it's a Thomson/Speedtouch router in which case use http://speedtouch.dsl )</p> If nothing happens, try replacing the 0 with a 1 or a 2. When you get the prompt for username and password, it will either be "admin" for both, or will be on a sticker on the router itself. Then look for wireless or security settings in the page that opens. A google search on WPA Security will teach you what the options mean.</p> </p> [edir - if you're not using the wireless, there will almost certainly be an option to disable it until such a time as you do. Turning wireless off is of course safer than just password protecting it.] </p>
Ok, here goes From http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/homehubfaq.html : To make changes to your BT Home Hub setup, you need to 'log on' to the Home Hub, from where you'll be able to access settings and diagnostic screens. You can do this from a desktop or laptop that has a working connection to the Home Hub. From a connected machine, use the web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc) and from the web browser address bar, enter the address: http://bthomehub.home and press Enter. If for any reason this doesn't work, you can also enter the IP address for the Home Hub (sometimes known as the gateway IP address) into a web browser. The default IP address for the BT Home Hub is 192.168.1.254. Once connected, you will be prompted for a username and password. * Username: The default username is 'admin' (lowercase) * Password: The default password is either 'admin' (for software before v6.2.6E), or for later versions, the password is your unique Home Hub serial number (either on the sticker on the back or underneath the hub after the 'S/N:' bit). The BT Home Hub acts as a wireless access point, and to prevent other users accessing your wireless connection, you need to enable a level of security and encryption. The Hub supports the following wi-fi security types: WEP (64 or 128bit), WPA-PSK or WPA/WPA2. The security encryption type you use can be set from the 'Advanced' > 'Configuration' > 'Wireless' > 'Security' menu. WPA is generally regarded as a better option over WEP encryption - When you select WPA, a pulldown menu appears, "WPA Version", offering WPA or WPA2 (the more complete version of the WPA protocol). With encryption, you'll need to enter a key phrase into the appropriate dialog on the Hub. All equipment that connects to your Hub wirelessly will need to be set to the same encryption type, and you'll need to enter same key phrase into the security settings of the devices that you want to connect to the Hub. Once you've logged on, you'll see the main configuration screen. * Can't connect? If you can't connect or the browser can't find your Home Hub - make sure that there's a connection to the Hub, and that there's no firewall issue preventing you from connecting. You can try a direct connection from PC to Hub using an Ethernet lead (which removes any wireless connectivity issues). Try to 'Ping' the Home Hub to verify connectivity. Here's how to 'ping' the Home Hub from a Windows PC... Go to Start > Run > enter CMD and press Enter, then enter PING xxxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (the Home Hub IP address) and press Enter. If you get a timeout, you don't have a direct connection to the Hub.
