[betyourlife]

I am new to networking. Recently I switched to DSL and since I now have two computer, I decided to use my Belkin wireless router as a switch for wired internet access.

Well, I had trouble connecting wirelessly with my laptop but didn't really care as long as it was secure. I secured it even though my key doesn't seem to work.

I have been using the router with ethernet cables for months without a problem but once in a while early in the morning I will notice the activity lights on my wireless router blinking, even when my computers are off. I am guessing someone broke the WEP key and got on.

So I tried to log into the router today and give the security thing a try but the IP address would not work. Tried resetting the router, which has worked before, but no luck.

Just about ready to go down to BB and buy a wired network switch.

 

[Done_Fishin]

Give it a hard reset by holding the reset switch at the back until it seems to "cycle" the leds .. then get in there and tie it down using WPA or WPA2-PSK (Personal) if available ..

 

[johnwill]

WPA with a long random key will solve the issue of anyone stealing your access.Here's a WPA Key Generator that will create a nice random key, 20 characters will stop anyone except the CIA. :smile: