Secured

dressed2thrill · 10-15-2006, 04:45 AM

My dads computer downstairs is secured so no one can hack in or what not. I want to be able to get on the internet on my laptop upstairs how can I do this?

I know his network key but not sure what exactly to do. Ive tried different things but nothing seems to work.

I also have a wireless thing built into my sony vaio, therefore i can pick up wireless connection when its around, but for some reason my dads isnt even viewable on my network connection.

PLEASE HELP. Thanks in advance.

**dm01** · 10-15-2006, 11:11 AM

We need more information on the router and firewall to give you a definitive answer.

**johnwill** · 10-15-2006, 03:33 PM

It's likely that in a feeble attempt to secure the network, he's disabled SSID broadcasts. That will just make it harder for you to use the network, not really keep hackers out. The only real security for wireless nowadays is WPA/WPA2 encryption.

Please supply the make/model of the router, and what kind of encryption you're attempting to setup. If it's WEP, use ONLY the hex keys, the ASCII keys are frequently intrepreted differently for different brands of wireless equipment.

dressed2thrill · 10-15-2006, 11:25 PM

Wow, lol I've been outta the computer world for some time it feels like...lol

But my dads router is a Westell Model 327W it uses all ethernet cables.

Not sure whats in my vaio though dont know how I can find that out either it came pre-installed.

I also have a linksys wireless-b 2.4 GHz 802.11b usb newtowork adapter, that I had on an old desktop before I gave it to my friend for a while.

Not sure if thats the info your looking for but if not let me know

Ps. I also have my old desktop back and plugged in that linksys adapter thing like I use and I cant even get internet on that either.

dressed2thrill · 10-15-2006, 11:27 PM

I did something and found his wireless settings and this is the text document that I clicked on.

Wireless Settings

Network Name (SSID): casa
Network Key (WEP/WPA Key): (taken out for privacy)
Key Provided Automatically (802.1x): 0
Network Authentication Type: WPAPSK
Data Encryption Type: TKIP
Connection Type: ESS
Key Index:

**johnwill** · 10-16-2006, 04:15 PM

Try entering the SSID of casa in and enabling WPA encryption with the (taken out for privacy) key.

dressed2thrill · 10-16-2006, 07:35 PM

Would i enter that on my laptop or on my dads computer? And how to I go about entering it?

**johnwill** · 10-17-2006, 03:25 PM

Your dad's computer has nothing to do with the link between you and the router. You'd put the SSID into the wireless configuration on your computer, the router already knows what it is.

dressed2thrill · 10-17-2006, 10:32 PM

Where exactly do i enter it at?

When i hit view avalible networks his doesnt even pop up as one of the networks around.

**Fr4665** · 10-18-2006, 03:40 AM

it doesnt pop up because ur dad chose it to not be vieable.

u need to go in there and search for the network with the casa or what ever the SSID is. then add it and configure the WPA key.

dressed2thrill · 10-18-2006, 10:57 AM

How do i search for it, i mean I know i need to enter all this stuff. Can anyone walk me through what i need to do step by step?

**johnwill** · 10-18-2006, 12:36 PM

Run the wizard. Right click on the wireless icon in the system tray, View available wireless networks, Setup new wireless connection. Follow your nose from there.

10-15-2006, 04:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
dressed2thrill Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 21 OS: Windows XP	Secured My dads computer downstairs is secured so no one can hack in or what not. I want to be able to get on the internet on my laptop upstairs how can I do this? I know his network key but not sure what exactly to do. Ive tried different things but nothing seems to work. I also have a wireless thing built into my sony vaio, therefore i can pick up wireless connection when its around, but for some reason my dads isnt even viewable on my network connection. PLEASE HELP. Thanks in advance.

10-15-2006, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
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10-15-2006, 03:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,940 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	It's likely that in a feeble attempt to secure the network, he's disabled SSID broadcasts. That will just make it harder for you to use the network, not really keep hackers out. The only real security for wireless nowadays is WPA/WPA2 encryption. Please supply the make/model of the router, and what kind of encryption you're attempting to setup. If it's WEP, use ONLY the hex keys, the ASCII keys are frequently intrepreted differently for different brands of wireless equipment. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-16-2006, 04:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,940 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Try entering the SSID of casa in and enabling WPA encryption with the (taken out for privacy) key. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-17-2006, 03:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,940 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Your dad's computer has nothing to do with the link between you and the router. You'd put the SSID into the wireless configuration on your computer, the router already knows what it is. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-15-2006, 11:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
dressed2thrill Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 21 OS: Windows XP	Wow, lol I've been outta the computer world for some time it feels like...lol But my dads router is a Westell Model 327W it uses all ethernet cables. Not sure whats in my vaio though dont know how I can find that out either it came pre-installed. I also have a linksys wireless-b 2.4 GHz 802.11b usb newtowork adapter, that I had on an old desktop before I gave it to my friend for a while. Not sure if thats the info your looking for but if not let me know Ps. I also have my old desktop back and plugged in that linksys adapter thing like I use and I cant even get internet on that either.

10-15-2006, 11:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
dressed2thrill Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 21 OS: Windows XP	I did something and found his wireless settings and this is the text document that I clicked on. Wireless Settings Network Name (SSID): casa Network Key (WEP/WPA Key): (taken out for privacy) Key Provided Automatically (802.1x): 0 Network Authentication Type: WPAPSK Data Encryption Type: TKIP Connection Type: ESS Key Index:

10-16-2006, 07:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
dressed2thrill Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 21 OS: Windows XP	Would i enter that on my laptop or on my dads computer? And how to I go about entering it?

10-17-2006, 10:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
dressed2thrill Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 21 OS: Windows XP	Where exactly do i enter it at? When i hit view avalible networks his doesnt even pop up as one of the networks around.

10-18-2006, 03:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,965 OS: Win XP,Vista,Android My System	it doesnt pop up because ur dad chose it to not be vieable. u need to go in there and search for the network with the casa or what ever the SSID is. then add it and configure the WPA key. __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

10-18-2006, 10:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
dressed2thrill Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 21 OS: Windows XP	How do i search for it, i mean I know i need to enter all this stuff. Can anyone walk me through what i need to do step by step?

10-18-2006, 12:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,940 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Run the wizard. Right click on the wireless icon in the system tray, View available wireless networks, Setup new wireless connection. Follow your nose from there. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience