I have an unsecured router ,linksys wireless-g 2.4 ghz broadband router,need password and username to secure it.

Hello
You can do a factory reset.
1 unplug all cables to router.
2 Hold down small reset button behind router,use a pen tip to hold this button in for 30 seconds.
3 Reconnect cables,power cable first.
4 Log into router using default password and username.Which should be......

username=admin
password=password or admin
Once loged in you can reset your username and password to what you want.

Perform a hard reset by inserting a paperclip into the reset hole while powering up. To access the router use address http://192.168.1.1
On older LinkSys routers, the username is set to blank and the password is set to "admin" (without the quotes). On newer Linksys routers, both the default username and the default password are set to "admin".

Hi jenkinsbebeg,

There's a possibilty that you will get an unstable connection due to unsecured Linksys setup. Poeple around you can pick up your network easily and could eat up your bandwith. So it is highly recommended to set up a security on your router. There are several options on how to set up or configure your router. You can use the setup wizard or by opening your web browser.

Here are some steps on how to set up your router using your web browser:

1. Open your web browser ( Internet Explorer, Mozilla ).

2. Now enter the the following URL: http://192.168.1.1

3. Enter your Username and Password.

common username and password for linksys:
--> username blank, password "admin"
--> username "admin", password blank
--> username "admin", password "admin"

4. You need to connect to the internet then click "internet setup".

5. From the drop down menu select DHCP for cable modems, and for DSL modems please select "PPPOE".

6. Now set the SSID (Service Set Identifier) to identify your network name. You could also change the password from here.

7. At this point you can encrypt your wireless connection using the WEP ( Wireless Encryption Protocol ) or WPA. If you will be using the WEP just go under " wireless security" option, then enter your preferred password (passphrase) then click on "generate".

From here you should now be able to connect to your router using your preferred password.

Hope it helps.

Thank you for using FixYa.

you need to turn on password based encryption (aka security) that will turn your unsecured wireless network into a secured one.
open a browser window and then type http://192.168.1.0 or http://192.168.1.1 and enter your router settings. change settings including password. unless you've set it up differently and actually have a username and password, leave the username space blank and use "admin" as the password. that's often the default password on a linksys. linksys has a great support page. they have the drivers, manuals, the works.
your specific page for the drivers and the manual for your router which includes specific info including password, setup procedures, explanation of the various settings, how to do a hard factory reset, etc. is here http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WET54G - click on the download button below the picture

Just reset the router.

Press and hold the red reset button on the back of the router for about 30sec, unplug the power for another 30 secs the plug is back in. by then all the settings will be back to its default; name: linksys ( unsecured ), username: password: admin.

The encryption settings is configured in the wireless settings in the Linksys Router. Login to the Linksys with a browser and enter the configuration URL. To secure your wireless router from unauthorized access, please click on this link and follow my instructions :-
Normal 0 http://www.fixya.com/support/r3559128-wireless_router_security

Access the router setup page from the working computer you can do this by typing 192.168.1.1 on the address bar of your internet explorer and that will ask you for a username and password leave the username blank and password is admin if admin did not work type your commonly use password, Once you're on the setup page you can go to Wireless tab and then Wireless security and there enable the security that you want to use......

What you are asking about is called Wep security and is available in your router control panel ("http://" whatever your router is set to) then go to wireless>security and setup a Wep key. You can also go to this web page for more info:

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/support/WRT54G

Good Luck...
Tim

open 192.168.1.1 in your browser.It will ask for username and password.Leave the username as blank and in password type admin.You will get the linksys pages.Now click on wireless on the black bar at the top.Click on wireless security just under wireless in the blue bar.Select security mode as WEP.In key 1 type any 10 digit no. which will be your security key.Scroll down and click seave settings.now your network is secured.

hello!

1. are you referring to the router username and password or the wireless security password ?

2. what is the exact model number of your router?

3. where did you get the message to put in the username and password in an unsecure manner?



-- the default router username is admin with no password
-- the wireless security will depends on what security settings that are configured on the router
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