How do I enable WEP on a wireless internet connection?

05-15-2004, 04:22 PM

Yeah, this is for the CREDOs, Vegas and Klepto Klowns out there.

My dad set up a wifi internet connection here in E-Town so that the pc and my dad and brother's laptops all run on the same internet connection. He's using a Linksys router and Windows XP Pro as the OS. I have no clue how to enable WEP to keep just anyone from leeching off our connection.

Help a brother out, guys.

05-15-2004, 05:01 PM

WTF is WEP

**Silent** · 05-15-2004, 08:35 PM

I dunno but one time, I got into my neighbor's wireless network, and I could see his printers, so I printed out a bunch of porn and his 13 year old son got in big trouble hahaha

**KleptoKlown** · 05-15-2004, 09:01 PM

Wireless security is kinda an oxymoron.

Those basic wireless routers dont have a huge range, so unless you're in an apartment, or have close neighbours, its not really a huge deal.

Just to give you an idea how insecure "secure" wireless connections are. A hotel here recently spent 18,000 bucks to have a wireless connection in each hotel room. Its supose to be a secure connection, especially for clients who do business transactions and stuff...I can release/renew a 192.168 IP from my notebook in my car in their parking lot...

Chances are, you wont get any leecher. If your dad is really that concerned, tell him to hardwire the connection instead. Wireless security is nowhere near good enough yet.

05-16-2004, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ]{lepto]{lown

Wireless security is kinda an oxymoron.

Those basic wireless routers dont have a huge range, so unless you're in an apartment, or have close neighbours, its not really a huge deal.

Just to give you an idea how insecure "secure" wireless connections are. A hotel here recently spent 18,000 bucks to have a wireless connection in each hotel room. Its supose to be a secure connection, especially for clients who do business transactions and stuff...I can release/renew a 192.168 IP from my notebook in my car in their parking lot...

Chances are, you wont get any leecher. If your dad is really that concerned, tell him to hardwire the connection instead. Wireless security is nowhere near good enough yet.

I know that, but it'll at least keep the local kids with laptops from accessing the net on our tab.

Help me out here guys.

**CREDO** · 05-16-2004, 06:22 AM

listen to the klepto. hes spot on.

**The Ravishing One** · 05-16-2004, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silent

I dunno but one time, I got into my neighbor's wireless network, and I could see his printers, so I printed out a bunch of porn and his 13 year old son got in big trouble hahaha

**Goldbird** · 05-16-2004, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silent

I dunno but one time, I got into my neighbor's wireless network, and I could see his printers, so I printed out a bunch of porn and his 13 year old son got in big trouble hahaha

Nasty... but i like

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 05-16-2004, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silent

I dunno but one time, I got into my neighbor's wireless network, and I could see his printers, so I printed out a bunch of porn and his 13 year old son got in big trouble hahaha

LOL

nice one geek

**Silent** · 05-16-2004, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sTiMa34

LOL

nice one geek

thanks braindead football player

05-16-2004, 09:05 PM

Will someone please just tell me how to enable the WEP?

My dad isn't listening to reason, here.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 05-16-2004, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silent

thanks braindead football player

nice one

**Silent** · 05-17-2004, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sTiMa34

nice one

it was a joke guy

**CREDO** · 05-18-2004, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Will someone please just tell me how to enable the WEP?

My dad isn't listening to reason, here.

it will be in the config of the router somewhere.
under security, or wireless, or WLAN.

just choose what size key you want to use (128bit is good) and make up a string to go in the keybox. you can use any combination of letters and numbers. it's basically a password.

then you also have to setup the wireless cards on the computers with that key.
it's in the card's properties, under wireless networks.

**Vega** · 05-19-2004, 04:10 AM

First of all, there is WiFi and there is Wireless. I'm assuming you meant wireless, since setting up a WiFi connection would imply you are setting it up for everyone who uses a WiFi connection.

I'm not to good with wireless, my dad tried installing one at home while I am gone at college and couldn't get it to work so he said it is my "project" for when I get back. I could probably help you then.

05-26-2004, 05:31 PM

Thanks anyway, guys. We sorted it out.

05-15-2004, 04:22 PM	#1
Funky Fly Guest Posts: n/a	How do I enable WEP on a wireless internet connection? Yeah, this is for the CREDOs, Vegas and Klepto Klowns out there. My dad set up a wifi internet connection here in E-Town so that the pc and my dad and brother's laptops all run on the same internet connection. He's using a Linksys router and Windows XP Pro as the OS. I have no clue how to enable WEP to keep just anyone from leeching off our connection. Help a brother out, guys.

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05-15-2004, 05:01 PM	#2
Triple A Guest Posts: n/a	WTF is WEP

05-15-2004, 08:35 PM	#3
Silent Posts: 10,880	I dunno but one time, I got into my neighbor's wireless network, and I could see his printers, so I printed out a bunch of porn and his 13 year old son got in big trouble hahaha

05-15-2004, 09:01 PM	#4
KleptoKlown You're a Fucken Samsquach Posts: 21,739	Wireless security is kinda an oxymoron. Those basic wireless routers dont have a huge range, so unless you're in an apartment, or have close neighbours, its not really a huge deal. Just to give you an idea how insecure "secure" wireless connections are. A hotel here recently spent 18,000 bucks to have a wireless connection in each hotel room. Its supose to be a secure connection, especially for clients who do business transactions and stuff...I can release/renew a 192.168 IP from my notebook in my car in their parking lot... Chances are, you wont get any leecher. If your dad is really that concerned, tell him to hardwire the connection instead. Wireless security is nowhere near good enough yet.

05-16-2004, 06:22 AM	#6
CREDO Gruddammit! Posts: 6,075	listen to the klepto. hes spot on.

05-16-2004, 09:05 PM	#11
Funky Fly Guest Posts: n/a	Will someone please just tell me how to enable the WEP? My dad isn't listening to reason, here.

05-19-2004, 04:10 AM	#15
Vega Only Sane Person Here Posts: 17,983	First of all, there is WiFi and there is Wireless. I'm assuming you meant wireless, since setting up a WiFi connection would imply you are setting it up for everyone who uses a WiFi connection. I'm not to good with wireless, my dad tried installing one at home while I am gone at college and couldn't get it to work so he said it is my "project" for when I get back. I could probably help you then.

05-26-2004, 05:31 PM	#16
Funky Fly Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks anyway, guys. We sorted it out.