How to make Linksys Router Secure??!?

[martinelms]

Have got a Linksys G Boardband Router plugged straight into my cable modem via an ethernet cable, everything works fine, but its not secure, do i have to install the software for the router onto my laptop?!?!?!

Don't want anyone pinching my bandwidth!?!!!

How easy is it to make it secure??!!?

What do i need to do?

Thanks
Martin

[Firelord]

Is it a wireless router and which model is it?

[martinelms]

Linksys Wireless 3tgh Something, The Newish One

[Atomic]

Try visiting http://192.168.1.1 in your browser.

Both user and pass defaults should be 'admin'

[martinelms]

what does that do? should i install the software provided by linksys?

[Firelord]

Exact model please.

Read the manual and find out what atomic posted means.... its all there...

[martinelms]

Linksys Wireless Boardband G (WRT54GS)

Had a look at linksys website,
tells me to connect to the ip of router

would it let me change these settings without installing the software from linksys CDROM?

Martin

[Atomic]

tells me to connect to the ip of router

Did you not click the link I posted

Maybe try the suggestions people give rather than just ask the same question again and ignore the answer.

[martinelms]

i am at work!!!!!

don't happen to have my laptop in front of me!!!

[nichomach]

Then try it when you get home. By default, the WRT54G should ship with an SPI firewall enabled to block external attacks, but unless you've configured it, the wireless network will be wide open. If you connect to the router, then you'll be able to click on the link posted above as admin, password admin. You will be able to change all of the security settings (including changing the password) from the web interface that you'll see when you do.

We're happy to help!!!! But!!!! Having the details!!!!!!!!!! Makes it!!!!! easier!!!!

[Atomic]

Changing the admin password should be the first thing you do.

[martinelms]

ok thanks,
i am normally pretty good with computers, got the degree!!! lol
just this wireless stuff, lol

thanks guys!

[Atomic]

Having a degree and being good with computers aint linked

There are people at work who have more qualifications than me but my knowledge easily surpasses theirs.

Wireless is a bit confusing first time you get your hands on it. Took me a few minutes to understand WEP/WPA.

[martinelms]

hi atomic, how do i change the admin password, could not find it anywhere!!!!!
changed everything else!!

[Atomic]

Cant remember its been ages since I last did it :S

Should tell you in the manual though

[Trippledence]

For ulimate security you could keep the router in a safe. That will stop any one pinching it. Ow you said bandwith. Sory.