How can I secure my Wireless Router?

kababi · 08-12-2008, 09:39 PM

I have a SMC 2804WBRP-G Broadband Router. Please tell me how can I make my Router secure? How can I make it password protect? Right now, it is wide open for the neighbors’ to use.
I do appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Kababi

**johnwill** · 08-13-2008, 02:27 PM

On the wireless configuration pages of the router's setup, configure encryption. I'd use WPA if possible, because that's the only really secure encryption method.

**lazareth1** · 08-15-2008, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kababi

Right now, it is wide open for the neighbors’ to use.
Kababi

Really?

*flips out laptop with wireless and jumps in car*

Where do you live?

**johnwill** · 08-15-2008, 08:07 AM

You'll need a boat or an airplane, you're in Hong Kong and he's on the East coast of the US.

**lazareth1** · 08-17-2008, 09:21 PM

Damn! foiled again! might be able to get my hands on a dragon boat ship though................

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