How to connect a usb modem to ethernet router?

albertross_2

Have you setup WPA encryption by putting in a long key

https://www.grc.com/passwords

Not sure if that is what you meant by password, as you should change the default router password as well.

Ragtimeplayer

I have had a look at the Wpa but it seems to be generating random non crackable passswords already ( I hope!) but it is set as WEP, does that make a difference and is it ok to leave it like that?

espresso

Ragtimeplayer wrote:

I have had a look at the Wpa but it seems to be generating random non crackable passswords already ( I hope!) but it is set as WEP, does that make a difference and is it ok to leave it like that?

You should really change from WEP to WPA encryption as WEP can be defeated. Go to the site posted by albertross https://www.grc.com/passwords.htm and cut and paste a 64 character HEX string into your router and the PC's that you wish to have access.

HTH

Ragtimeplayer

I have had a look at the wpa and it has two options, wpa preshared and wpa radius, which one do I use?

I will be hooking up two other computers via wireless cards.

Thanks once again to all for your help so far!

albertross_2

Wpa-psk (pre shared key) / tkip.


(The radius server option is more secure, but needs more kit to work. It's beyond the means of most home users)

This is an example of a secure 63 character key


WmE~u-I= :i;5<Gv]*@lx;fAiSooHcu9uZT5wcC5CQj-iR,4HX*tXk$3x`h:a2m

This is how to set it up on a netgear, Principle is similar on a Linksys ..

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=1460703&postcount=2