Wireless internet router prompts for password?

Question

Wireless internet router prompts for password?

Answer 1

Some routers allow MAC address filtering. If this is the case on yours you can just enter in the MAC address for the computers you want to allow and conveniently forget to add his. The mac address can be found on windows xp and vista by going to start, run (or the start search box in vista) and then typing CMD and hit enter. a black box will pop up, type in ipconfig /all and hit enter you will get a bunch of information. one of the entries will be your wireless network card, copy the mac address for it and then enter it into the mac address filter on your router (assuming it exists). This is a tough question to answer without knowing what type of router though. I hope this works for you, good luck. As a side note, you could also only allow the dhcp server on the router to assign the number of addresses necessary for the people in the house. Then when he comes over there won't be any left to assign to him (ah shucks). On a linksys this setting is found right on the front page half way down when you login. This method is not fool proof though. If someone doesn't have their computer on or leaves for a day or two with a laptop your friend may get their address . . . so be careful unless you know that all of the devices that you use are there and on pretty regularly.

Answer 2

Wireless networks cause all kinds of problems but luckily help at solving most of them can be found at http://www.smartcomputing.com

Answer 3

All the routers I've ever seen have a small reset hole in the back or front depending upon the model.



Your best bet would be to put the make and model into a google search window and find the manual.



Something like dlink di-624 manual



I'm sure you will find something to give you directions.



Good luck.

Answer 4

Some routers have the security codes fixed and these are normally displayed on the outside of the router.



Other routers allow the user to define or change the Service Set IDentifier (SSID) which is your wireless network name and of course the type of security such as Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2).



To change any of your router settings, first of all you need access to the router’s control panel by browsing to the router’s IP address. Many routers will have the IP address displayed somewhere on the outside of the router. If not, you will need to read the documentation or contact the manufacturer for these details. Alternatively you could try obtaining an active routers IP address from your computer by going to Start > Run – now type in ‘cmd’ without the quotes (hit enter) at the black DOS screen type ‘ipconfig /all’ again without the quotes. The address shown against Default Gateway should be the IP address of your router.



Now open your browser and type in http://192.168.2.1 - this address is just an example and may not be the address of your particular router.



If you get the IP address correct you will be presented with a screen asking for the User Name and Password. You will need both of these before you can enter the routers heart.



Once you are inside, the world is your oyster. You should be able to change details regarding your SSID, how many wireless connections can be made (IP range), MAC Address filtering and of course your security settings.



If you have previously changed either your User Name or your Password and have forgotten or lost these details, your router can be returned to its factory default condition by pressing the reset button. This button is normally recessed to prevent any accidental reset so you will need to press and hold this button by using a straightened paperclip or something similar whilst the router is turned on.



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