Configure your wireless router securely
If you are using a NetGear wireless router we recommend that you secure your
network so anonymous users cannot hijack your connection. This can be done
by following these steps:
Step 1. Connect your Ethernet cable and then log into the router
configuration screen by entering 192.168.0.1 into your internet browser
address bar (where you would normally type a website address).
Step 2. When prompted for a username and password, enter your details
and log in. The Netgear default settings use admin as a username,
and password as a password.
Step 3. When logged in, click on Wireless Settings (from the blue menu on
the left of the screen). You will then see a screen that looks like this…
Step 4. Go to the Security Options area and check the WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi
Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key) option.
Step 5. When prompted, enter your chosen WPA-PSK Security Encryption
Network Key. This is your own personal password and can be
anything you like between eight and 63 characters. You will need to
provide this ‘Network Key’ (password) on every computer you want
to share your wireless connection.
Remember – any changes you make to the router configuration need to be
saved by clicking the Apply button (located towards the bottom of the screen).
If you have any other questions regarding wireless security, check the
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) at the right hand side of the Netgear
configuration screen, or follow the link on the left hand side to the Netgear
online knowledge base.
