1. Access the router's Setup Page. On your computer, open a browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.), and on the Address bar type in the numbers 192.168.1.1, and press enter. (Tip: temporarily disable your pop up blocker so the log in box will appear on your screen and if incase you already have your own router log in Password, just use it to access its page).
2. Click on its Wireless tab, then go to the Wireless Security sub tab.
3. If you would like to secure the router using a WEP code, just select WEP on the Security Mode option.
* There are two kinds of WEP code, on is a 64-bit encryption, and the other one is the 128-bits.
A 64-bits encryption requires a 10 digit code. That means, you need to create a 10 digit code on the router's page. It can be a 10 digit number such as your phone, or it could be all letters such as your name, however, for the letters you can only use letters A-F. . You can also create a combination of numbers and letters but then again, you have to limit it only up to 10 digits. Nothing more, nothing less.
* If you will select a 128-bits encryption, the same rule will apply, however you have to create a 26-digit codes. That means, 26 numbers, or a 26 letter word, or a combination of both.
4. Passphrase. In the Passphrase field, there is where you type any word you prefer, and hit the generate button. It will automatically, generate either a 10 or a 26-digit codes, depending if it is a 64-bit or a 128-bits encryption. But, I personally advice that you leave it blank so you can then create your own preferred wireless password.
5. Click on Save Settings.
2. Click on its Wireless tab, then go to the Wireless Security sub tab.
3. If you would like to secure the router using a WEP code, just select WEP on the Security Mode option.
* There are two kinds of WEP code, on is a 64-bit encryption, and the other one is the 128-bits.
A 64-bits encryption requires a 10 digit code. That means, you need to create a 10 digit code on the router's page. It can be a 10 digit number such as your phone, or it could be all letters such as your name, however, for the letters you can only use letters A-F. . You can also create a combination of numbers and letters but then again, you have to limit it only up to 10 digits. Nothing more, nothing less.
* If you will select a 128-bits encryption, the same rule will apply, however you have to create a 26-digit codes. That means, 26 numbers, or a 26 letter word, or a combination of both.
4. Passphrase. In the Passphrase field, there is where you type any word you prefer, and hit the generate button. It will automatically, generate either a 10 or a 26-digit codes, depending if it is a 64-bit or a 128-bits encryption. But, I personally advice that you leave it blank so you can then create your own preferred wireless password.
5. Click on Save Settings.
Congratulations! Your network is now secured.
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