New wireless modem router ... what else do I need to do?

xxdeebeexx

Hi I have bought a new wireless modem router today and was wondering if I need to do anything else. I have set up some WEP security.

On the website there are some firmware downloads, GPL codes, and some setupwizard downloads .

Should I download these? If so should I download ALL the firmware or just the most recent?

TIA

Dx

totalsolutions

Ohh, WPA is much better. WEP can be cracked in a few minutes nowadays. Firmware upgrades are good to get but you should have the latest anyway...just get the latest firmware however I would not recommend installing the updates to the router just yet, use it and let it settle in for a week or so. What make and model is it?

xxdeebeexx

I found the WPA, really difficult to understand, but will try it again another day. (When the boys are at school and I have time to think)

What can happen if someone 'cracks' it?

I bought a Linksys wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway (WAG325N) from Staples, with the option to return it if I can't get it sorted.

I have been looking for a cheap wireless modem for a while. Something to tied us over until I change ISP. I bought a NETGEAR from Ebay 2 weeks ago but it hasn't arrived and no communication from the seller.

I have no idea about this modem and was won over by the price (£46) and the fact that I could get a full refund if I couldn't get on with it. I think it's a pretty old model so was concerned about firmware.

Thanks

Dx

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Wpa is easier than wep.

What can happen, people can use your net connection, get your files, passwords, watch your browsing, infect your pc's, all worse case scenario's.