Changing Security on Existing Wireless Network

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Can I change the "open" wireless network to "secured"; or do I need to set up
a new wireless connection? Windows XP SP2 with a 801.1g gateway adapter,
gateway wireless router to broadband cable modem connection.

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Thanks for your help.

"Malke" wrote:

> Maggie D. wrote:
>
> > Can I change the "open" wireless network to "secured"; or do I need to
> > set up
> > a new wireless connection? Windows XP SP2 with a 801.1g gateway
> > adapter, gateway wireless router to broadband cable modem connection.
>
> Of course you can change your current wireless network to secured. You
> should. First, make sure one of your network computers is connected to
> the router via ethernet (wired). Then go into your router's
> configuration setup. This is usually done from a browser. Look in your
> router's manual for exact instructions. Once you are in the router
> configuration setup, change the wireless security to WEP or WPA (the
> latter only if all hardware supports it - better to just try WEP first
> if you aren't sure). Assign an encryption key and copy it. Now go to
> all the computers that connect wirelessly and enter the encryption key
> for your wireless network connection.
>
> Malke
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