Forgotten WEP code

mercman1969

Hi,

Hope you can help me assist my neighbour
They have basically bought a PS3 for their children and want to connect it up for online gaming

the trouble is although they are connected at the minute to the web via their router wirelessly, they have lost the WEP code for their connection and therefore cannot input the code when the PS3 asks for it

All I know is their ISP is talk talk - is it possible to reset their connection in anyway and even if it means making another connection

Hope somebody can help

Merry Christmas to you all

free4440273

You can change/amend/remove the WEP key in router settings/

I_luv_cats

Log into the router and change the Wep to WPA2
Wep isn't so secure.

I have an o2 box and don't broadcast my network name, (ssid)
use WPA2 wireless security with my own made up long key. Also there is an administrator password too to access my router.

amcluesent

Wire the PC/laptop to the router before changing the wi-fi, it's a major hassle if you get it wrong and your PC goes offline.

mercman1969

Would it be possible to post a step by step idiots guide please
I am not that IT savvy so am just going to print this thread off and give it them.

Am I correct in saying access router is the 192.168.#.#
NOt sure if would know that....what is the code for talk talk

Thanks for taking the time, particulary at Christmas

thescouselander

What brand of router have you got?

mercman1969

Its an echolife HG520

thescouselander

I'm not familiar with that particular router but you could try the following:

1) attach a computer to the router using the ethernet cable
2) Open Web Browser
3) Navigate to "192.168.1.1"
4) Log on to the router - if it still has the default settings the user name and password will both be "admin"
5) Have a look round in the settings for the wireless security settings - as already mentioned change to WPA2 and set appropriate password
6) Update all computers on the network to the new password.

GunJack

scouselander is spot-on for the router address and login details