Belkin security problem

Dobbies · 04-12-2008, 06:13 AM

Hi
My ADSL package included a free Belkin 54g FSD 7632/4 router. This works fine whilst the security is disabled.

When I access the Belkin menu with its IP address to enable the security option, the default setting is set on disabled. When I click on any of the options in the drop down menu i.e. WEP or any of the others, there is no further option or menu to enter an encryption code. The computer then loses its wireless connectivity and has to be reset via the push button on the back of the unit and I'm back to where I started.

Does anyone have a solution?

Thanks

Dobbies · 04-12-2008, 09:42 AM

For any one that it helps in the future I solved my own problem.

To access and change the security mode of the router you must connect to it direct from the computer via a LAN cable. It cannot be changed whilst connected wirelessly.

johnwill · 04-12-2008, 12:58 PM

FWIW, that's spelled out pretty clearly in the documentation and the quick start guide.

04-12-2008, 06:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dobbies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 OS: vista	Belkin security problem Hi My ADSL package included a free Belkin 54g FSD 7632/4 router. This works fine whilst the security is disabled. When I access the Belkin menu with its IP address to enable the security option, the default setting is set on disabled. When I click on any of the options in the drop down menu i.e. WEP or any of the others, there is no further option or menu to enter an encryption code. The computer then loses its wireless connectivity and has to be reset via the push button on the back of the unit and I'm back to where I started. Does anyone have a solution? Thanks

04-12-2008, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dobbies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 OS: vista	Re: (SOLVED) Belkin security problem For any one that it helps in the future I solved my own problem. To access and change the security mode of the router you must connect to it direct from the computer via a LAN cable. It cannot be changed whilst connected wirelessly.

04-12-2008, 12:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,753 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Belkin security problem FWIW, that's spelled out pretty clearly in the documentation and the quick start guide. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience