How to restrict usage of my internet via belkin 54 g router gateway by my neighbours when they see my wireless connection,I mean how do I create a user name and a password where do i go step by step to do that

Pretty sure you have to have at least one router in gateway mode to connect to the internet. An AP allows wireless devices to connect to a wired segment. The same as a router in gateway mode. AP mode has the benefit of extending a networks wireless range. If this is your only device leave it in gateway mode.

Easiest wsay is to connect via cable and go into the configuration pages and set the security from the menu. Discoonect and then go into the wireless network settings on the laptop

On internet explore type 192.168.2.1 into the web address bar and click enter. If it says not connected in the top right corner then run through the setup again.

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If wireless adapter on the laptop is fairly old, you may need to update the drivers for the wireless adapter. Some older wireless adapters are not capable of properly communicating with WPA devices. Typically a driver update of the laptop resolves the issue. If not, try another wifi adapter and verify it is not the OS or laptop itself.

Good Luck.

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Why did you change it from dynamic to static? My suggestion would be to put it back to dynamic and let it grab a good ip address from the gateway. The other option is to contact whoever managed the network at your apartment and see what they will charge you for a static IP address.

Connect the router directly via lan to your computer.
goto setup of the router: usuallly via the ip-adress of your router (see manual, usually: 192.168. ***.*)
Now look at the network security-settings .

I'm not sure if this is the correct model, but the steps should be similiar. Please follow the link to the belkin website and follow their instructions:

http://www.belkin.com/support/article/?lid=en&pid=F5D7230-4&aid=10177&scid=0

With the router powered on, use a small thin object to press and hold the reset button for exactly seven seconds. The router lights will flash and this will restore the router to factory default. Connect your computer to one of the routers lan ports with an etherent cable. Open your web browser and navigate to 192.168.2.1. This should show the router status page with the default settings.

This will make the router unsecured again, so be sure to go back into setup and reset your Wireless security. I suggest using WEP authentication, and using a 10 digit ph # for your key (that way its easy to remember).

the best way to secure you wireless connection is add authentication on your wireless connection,

if you dont know how to set it up you can call your router vendor support number and ask then to help you set up your secured wireless connection.