Netgear51 hoping someone can help

troubled1

Got NTL broadband with wireless Modem, all hooked up and fine. Told to get a USB adapter to make 2nd computer useable just plug in a follow directions! Have got this but when I click on Netgear51 I get this message:-

"This wireless network is not secure because a network key (WEP) is not used for authentication or for data encryption. data sent over this network might be subject to unauthorised access"

Can anyone help me, should I just continue through process or is this a problem?

Tzetze

The NTL installer setup the router for you? Very poor effort on his part if he did. Basically, anyone within earshot of your router can get free broadband and potentially leave you with a throttled connection.

It's easy to setup security though;

Find out your router's IP address. Start -> Run -> cmd. Type 'ipconfig'. Router's address will be under 'default gateway', usually 192.168.0.1

Type the router's address into your web browser's address bar. When prompted for username and password the defaults should be 'admin'/'password' or 'admin'/'admin'.

Under the wireless tab, you'll find a wireless security page. Follow the steps to setup a WPA key.

You may want to change username and password, or anyone can just use the defaults to find your key (if the router displays it after setup).

When done, make sure to save changes and then use your key to connect any PC's to router.

troubled1

Thanks for this, I have gone to site and there are a few options for WPA-PSK (TKIP)
WPA2-PSK (AES)
WPA-PSK (TPIK) + WPA-PSK (AES)

All double dutch to me which one should I choose?

Tzetze

WPA2 is a higher security level than WPA. Which one to use depends on the highest level that both of your computers can access (older wi-fi cards wont connect to newer securities).

Saying that, you should be fine with WPA-PSK (TKIP) though.

troubled1

Have done all this now tried to connect to other PC with USB adapter and it is asking me for a (WEP) network key. 'scuse the complete ignorance!

Tzetze

If you're sure that the adaptor can only handle WEP security (refer to relevant documentation/installation cd), then you'll have to lower the security settings on the router a notch, and setup WEP security.