Re: OT-networking help
- From: "Janie Thomson" <janie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2005 08:48:58 -0000
"Oso" <osobear(beard)@ntlworld(moustache).com> wrote in message
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> Ok- I've been flash so far.
>
> Got the NTL onto ethernet connection off of the USB. Needs to drink more
> coffee.
>
> Managed to install the Wireless G router, without killing anyone round me
> in a fit of temper.
>
> Managed to set up the network with laptop and desktop configured on it.
>
> OK, when I put the laptop on it states the "Thios network is configured
> for open access. Info....visible to others."
>
> Question: How to I make it a closed access so only my laptop and desktop
> are on it and no-else can get on from outside, neighbours etc. ?
>
> I am using Windows XP home on desktop, Windows XP Pro on laptop.
It's the router you need to configure. Normally you have an IP address you
browse to via Outlook Express which gets you into the configuration settings
for the router. Somewhere in there you should be able to set a WEP
encryption key. This will close the network to all traffic except machines
using the appropriate key(s). I don't know your particular router,
obviously, but it's normally done by you putting in a password that means
something to you, and the software kicks back a key. Copy the key down.
When you next try to connect from the laptop, it will tell you the network
is closed and ask for a key. Type in the key, and bobs your uncle.
--
Janie
http://www.janiethomson.co.uk
janie at janiethomson dot co dot uk
.
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