Linksys Encryption Key

fellumskellum · 09-25-2009, 09:08 AM

I have a Linksys wirless router set up. Its currently setup directly with ethernet cabel to my main computer (Vista os). Then wirelessly to my other computer (XP os). Everything was working fine but the wirless router was unsecured. So I decided to secure it by using the Linksys security software. So now I have the Linksys wireless "Advisor" running on my Vista computer. However, now my XP computer cannot connect to the router even after I enter the WEP 104 encryption key given by the Linksys software. The wireless system and the Vista no longer "sees" the XP computer out there. What can I do? Or is there another way to secure it without the Linksys software?

L8ians · 10-15-2009, 02:59 AM

Hi,

The best way to secure the network is to log in to the web interface of the router using the default ip address (192.168.1.1).

Select the wireless Tab and configure the wireless settings.

There is no need to run any security software in the Pcs.

Use this site for your reference
http://ui.linksys.com/files/WRT54G/v...0/wireless.htm

Regards,

L8ians

**johnwill** · 10-15-2009, 09:20 AM

First off, I'd use WPA2 or at least WPA. Second, if you must use WEP for some reason, use the HEX keys and NOT the passphrase option.

09-25-2009, 09:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
fellumskellum Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 23 OS: xp and vista	Linksys Encryption Key I have a Linksys wirless router set up. Its currently setup directly with ethernet cabel to my main computer (Vista os). Then wirelessly to my other computer (XP os). Everything was working fine but the wirless router was unsecured. So I decided to secure it by using the Linksys security software. So now I have the Linksys wireless "Advisor" running on my Vista computer. However, now my XP computer cannot connect to the router even after I enter the WEP 104 encryption key given by the Linksys software. The wireless system and the Vista no longer "sees" the XP computer out there. What can I do? Or is there another way to secure it without the Linksys software? Last edited by fellumskellum; 09-25-2009 at 09:16 AM.

10-15-2009, 02:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
L8ians Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: INDIA Posts: 100 OS: 2008/2003 Server/xp sp2/Vista/Windows Seven	Re: Linksys Encryption Key Hi, The best way to secure the network is to log in to the web interface of the router using the default ip address (192.168.1.1). Select the wireless Tab and configure the wireless settings. There is no need to run any security software in the Pcs. Use this site for your reference http://ui.linksys.com/files/WRT54G/v...0/wireless.htm Regards, L8ians

10-15-2009, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,787 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Linksys Encryption Key First off, I'd use WPA2 or at least WPA. Second, if you must use WEP for some reason, use the HEX keys and NOT the passphrase option. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience