Enable WEP Wireless Security of your Router
Author: Sourish (201 Articles)
Recently i wrote about configuring your WiFi enabled device to work with your router.When you choose to make your network public, you run the risk of getting hacked. In such a scenario its becomes really important to secure your wireless internet.For this you can enable WEP security to every new wireless device that wants to connect with your router.
What is WEP ?
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an algorithm to secure IEEE 802.11 wireless networks. Since Wireless networks (WiFi) broadcast messages using radio waves & are thus more susceptible to eavesdropping than wired networks. WEP was introduced to provide confidentiality to wireless networks.
Two methods of authentication can be used with WEP: Open System & Shared Key authentication.
In this post we will discuss using WEP between a WLAN client and an Access Point using Open System, but the discussion applies to the Ad-Hoc mode as well.
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Follow the steps given below to enable WEP wireless security :
- Type 192.168.1.1 in your browsers address bar.
- Enter username password (Default : admin, admin).
- Navigate to Advanced.
- Select wireless security from the menu options.
- Select a Wireless Security level (WEP in this case). Choose Open.
- Enter 10, 26, or 58 hexadecimal digits for 64, 128 or 256 bit encryption of your choice.
- Click Apply for the changes to take effect.
- Reboot your system if required.
Now whenever you try to connect your WiFi device you will see the WEP Security Key being asked. A lock based icon represents secured network.
Also read : How to Hack Routers , Connect your Nokia Symbian phone with your WiFi router
