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A quick introduction to WiFi Security
Authored by: CMYanko on Dec 14, '04 01:31:24PM

I am struggling with setting up either WEP or WPA between an iBook and a Linksys router. Mostly, I don't see where to make the corresponding changes on the iBook and the AirPort setup utility seems to only work with a AirPort base station.

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-Curt Yanko



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A quick introduction to WiFi Security
Authored by: lrivers on Dec 14, '04 02:40:44PM

You need to go "Other..." in the Airport menu so you can enter the password. It works once you do that...



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A quick introduction to WiFi Security
Authored by: Gabroil on Dec 14, '04 09:51:35PM

You would probably better off using the Linksis user interface. It is accessed through the web browser. I don't recall the actual IP address, but it should be in the manual or, if you lost it, you can find it online.



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A quick introduction to WiFi Security
Authored by: chris_on_hints on Dec 16, '04 08:16:38AM

1- plug the iBook into the internet (via wires!) and get its software up-to-date. Run software update a couple of times to make sure you get all the airport software updates.

2- my linksys router has the default IP address of 192.168.1.1 - put that into the web browser of a machine connected to it via ethernet and enter 'admin' as the password (username is blank)

3- set up the router as desired (see all the posts above)

4- if you leave SSID broadcast on, then your iBook should spot the network. I turn on the little airport menu in the menu bar for easy access. Enter the password when prompted. Go to system prefs : network : airport and tell it to connect to that network by default (and let it put the password into your keychain).

5- then turn off SSID broadcast. sorted.

6- by the way, change the password on your router to something REALLY hard to guess...



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