Eircom Broadband

netvista

Hi All. Got eircom broadband installed the other day abd i'm wondering if anyone can tell me how to secure the wireless route as i haven't a clue.

Sponge Bob

turn off wireless and use network cables instead , secure as ya likes

the_syco

netvista wrote: »

Hi All. Got eircom broadband installed the other day abd i'm wondering if anyone can tell me how to secure the wireless route as i haven't a clue.

By default, it isn't. Not only is WEP weak, but the default codes have come onto the internet. Change the security setting, pick WPA, and throw in a 22 digit password using lower and upper case, as well as a few numbers.

dub45

Access the router by connecting by ethernet to http://192.168.1.254 that will take you to the settings page - you will find the wireless and security settings there change security type to wpa; change the name of the wireless network to something you like yourself:); set a password; save your settings and enjoy your internet.

thefinalstage

the_syco wrote: »

By default, it isn't. Not only is WEP weak, but the default codes have come onto the internet. Change the security setting, pick WPA, and throw in a 22 digit password using lower and upper case, as well as a few numbers.

All the new modems come with wpa enabled with a 15-20 digit password on them. The password is underneath your modem op. I would second the spongebobs advise though.

Star Bingo

..i had to scour the net to find a driver update for my Pro Intel Wireless 2100 that enabled WPA option in the properties of my network connection. WPA2 PSK to be precise

netvista

thanks all. i don't know if they have a new router or not as my sister gave them their old one. i'll have a look and get back to you on what the score is