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I have linksys wrt54g2 and want to put a password on it and dont know how

My system works great but it is open to public and i want to add a password and dont know how

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You need to set WAP or WPA2 encryption to prevent public access.

To connect to your wireless router, the router's wireless settings needs to be configured with the SSID, encryption etc. and also the wireless cards in all the laptops/computers needs to be configured with these router's wireless settings. Then the laptops/desktop computers can communicate with your wireless router.
Connect a LAN cable from the Linksys to the LAN port on your computer.
Open a browser and enter the Linksys configuration URL
http://192.168.1.1
The default login = admin
The default PW = admin
You can protect your router by changing the default admin PW (write it down and put it in a safe place)
Go to the wireless configuration and set up the SSID and WPA or WPA2 encryption to protect your wireless network and Internet from unauthorized access.
Now apply these settings to the wireless card in your laptop/computer.
To secure your wireless network from unauthorized access, please click on this link and follow my instructions :- http://www.fixya.com/support/r3559128-wireless_router_security

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SOURCE: setup linksys wrt54g2 broadband router with prolink h9200 modem

You probably will need to make some configuration changes in the Linksys router, or in your computer, or both. Your are correct that you connect the Linksys WAN connection to the LAN connection of the modem. If your connection type is PPPOE, you will need to set that up in the Linksys with the username and password provided by your ISP, so the modem will allow you to login and connect to the internet. If that is how you were connecting to the modem with your computer, you will need to configure a new LAN connection in the computer in order to connect to the Linksys. You can then configure the Linksys through your web browser to connect to the modem.


If you find my suggestions to be helpful, please share with us some details so that others may benefit from knowing the whole story. Thank you!

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SOURCE: Have Linksys WRT54G2. All port led's are lit and

How is your router connected? If you have all port lights lit, either green or orange, and nothing connects seeing the Internet, are your problems with wireless access? Is the Wireless set correctly, by going to http://192.168.1.1 and logging in to the router? Make sure the SSID (network name) and other security measures are set correctly ... I prefer WPA-PSK[TKIP] for its simplicity. You will need the passcode you choose to log in with wireless devices.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 04, 2009

SOURCE: i can't configure my linksys wrt54g2 v1

open a browser. type in 192.168.1.1 user name should be admin p/w admin if not, there should be a small hole in case, called reset. press this in while plugged in for 10 sec. then start again. once you are in you will find all the options. you may wish to refer to their website first.

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SOURCE: how to find security code for linksys WRT54G2 to

You will need to check the wireless settings of the router .
Is there any computer connected to the router with the Ethernet cable?
If not then connect 1 computer to the router and open the router set up page. Once you open the router set up page, you will be able to find the wireless network key.
Use that password to connect to the wireless network

Click Here
for step by step Instructions on how to find the network key

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I ddont want to have a password any to my linksys router

You can turn off wireless encryption in the Linksys router. This is in the wireless settings.
If you turn off the encryption then your wireless router is open to anyone to use your Internet and access your network.
I recommend you do not allow this as it will cost you money when your Internet download limit is exceeded.
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How do i put a password on my wrt54g2 v1 router

Linksys has free product support for this type of help, call them.
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Forget user name and password for a wrt54g2

You need to reset the Wireless Router to change theuser id and the password. The factory default reset button (red) is on the back side. Before reset connect your work station or laptop to the router. Press the reset button for few seconds, it should reset the unit. To access the router through the laptop/workstation, open the IE put this IP address 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of IE. You will see the window pop up for user and password, Leave the user fileld blank and in the password filed put "admin" . After this you can change all the setting.

WARNING: when you reset your router all the connection detail will be set to default, you need to have this information or call your service provider to help out.

For reference use this link: http://homedownloads.cisco.com/downloads/userguide/1224642019596/WRT54G2_V15_UG_NC-WEB.pdf
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I DONT HAVE A SETUP CD AND I DONT KNOW HOW TO INSTALL MY ROUTER CURRENTLY AM USING MODEM

Very simple, follow the steps.
1. Power on your router (Linksys)
2. Coonect router to your PC using Ethernet/LAN port
3. connect router and modem using Internet/WAN port
4. open internet explorer in ur pc, type 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 in address bar. press enter
5. ask password and username : admin/admin (all small letters)
6. if u have broadband connection, select PPoE and enter ur ISP account name & passowrd.

just save settings, restart the router and its done.

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I have a linksys system and i need the wep codes to setup xbox360 live and for five days I have asked everyone for help. Can you help me. my system is WRT54G2 I'm NOT putting and more money out on my...

  • You can connect a computer to your linksys (if there isn't one already connected) and open a web browser.
  • In the address bar you can type in 192.168.1.1 and push the enter key on your keyboard
  • when it prompts for a password leave the username blank and use admin for your password.
  • you can then go to your wireless settings and view or change our wep key.
For screenshots go to:

http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=3676

and

http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=3967
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Set up my linksys wrt52g2 v1

Go to this site and scroll down to the section "Configuring your Router to work with Port Triggering"

http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_triggering/Linksys/WRK54G/Warcraft_III.htm

The username & password for the router is by default admin/admin.

Hope this helps


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Need to add my laptop to desktop using linksys

open ur system in safe mode and then go to control panel and remove ur password
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