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Bungleau · 04-02-2004, 10:22 AM

Hmmm... okay... let's see what I can add.

I have a Linksys, not Netgear, but the process is going to be similar.

You need to configure the wireless router. You'll do that via a browser, probably going to 192.168.0.1. I think that's the NetGear default, but I could be wrong.

You'll want to do that via a wired connection, BTW, instead of wireless. Since you're changing the wireless connection parameters, it's kind of like sawing off the limb of the tree that you're standing on...

You'll need three things to connect wirelessly: the SSID, the WEP password, and permission for your MAC address. The first is usually generic, so you'll want to change it. The second and third are usually disabled by default, so you'll want to enable them.

When you enable WEP, you need to pick a password or encryption string. It needs to be the same on the router as it is on your computer, so set it up in both places. On your computer, it will be in the wireless card setup area.

There are two ways to set up the password: as a key phrase, or as a string of characters. Some wireless devices can handle both, some can't. Use what yours can handle.

You'll then want to restrict access to just your MAC address. To do that, you'll need to find it [img]smile.gif[/img] You can look for it on the packaging or the card itself, or (once it's installed) you can look it up. I went to the command line (win 2k) and typed "ipconfig /all". It gives me all the information, including the MAC, which it calls "physical address". It's a six-piece number, looking something like AA-01-BB-2E-00-1C. Write that down.

Then look through your router setup where you'll find something that lets you specify MAC security. I'm not sure what it's called, so you may have to poke around a bit. Once you've found it, put that number in the "permitted" list, and you're ready to go.

Now, as for the disconnect issues you're facing... I don't get those unless I'm out of range of the wireless router. You might not when it happens, how long until it happens, what you were doing, and so on. My first thought would be some kind of power management issue, where something is being turned off after a while. But that's a guess...

Good luck [img]smile.gif[/img]

04-02-2004, 10:22 AM	#7
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Hmmm... okay... let's see what I can add. I have a Linksys, not Netgear, but the process is going to be similar. You need to configure the wireless router. You'll do that via a browser, probably going to 192.168.0.1. I think that's the NetGear default, but I could be wrong. You'll want to do that via a wired connection, BTW, instead of wireless. Since you're changing the wireless connection parameters, it's kind of like sawing off the limb of the tree that you're standing on... You'll need three things to connect wirelessly: the SSID, the WEP password, and permission for your MAC address. The first is usually generic, so you'll want to change it. The second and third are usually disabled by default, so you'll want to enable them. When you enable WEP, you need to pick a password or encryption string. It needs to be the same on the router as it is on your computer, so set it up in both places. On your computer, it will be in the wireless card setup area. There are two ways to set up the password: as a key phrase, or as a string of characters. Some wireless devices can handle both, some can't. Use what yours can handle. You'll then want to restrict access to just your MAC address. To do that, you'll need to find it [img]smile.gif[/img] You can look for it on the packaging or the card itself, or (once it's installed) you can look it up. I went to the command line (win 2k) and typed "ipconfig /all". It gives me all the information, including the MAC, which it calls "physical address". It's a six-piece number, looking something like AA-01-BB-2E-00-1C. Write that down. Then look through your router setup where you'll find something that lets you specify MAC security. I'm not sure what it's called, so you may have to poke around a bit. Once you've found it, put that number in the "permitted" list, and you're ready to go. Now, as for the disconnect issues you're facing... I don't get those unless I'm out of range of the wireless router. You might not when it happens, how long until it happens, what you were doing, and so on. My first thought would be some kind of power management issue, where something is being turned off after a while. But that's a guess... Good luck [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.