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709623 2008-10-03 21:43:00 Despite searching the Belkin site I can't find any reference to this particular router/modem.

I wish to find out if I can restrict access to the router by adding a password, I live in a very confined urban area and neighbours could well be within range of the signal, I have noted a recent increase in usage which I don't believe is coming from me.

Any help would, as always, be appreciatted.

Alan
percyporter (6633)
709624 2008-10-03 22:47:00 Is it encrypted? Why not turn off the wifi and connect with a cable at least for a few days to see if the usage goes down gary67 (56)
709625 2008-10-03 23:10:00 Are you sure it is not the F5D7633.
www.ascent.co.nz
:)
Trev (427)
709626 2008-10-03 23:22:00 Are you sure it is not the F5D7633.
www.ascent.co.nz
:)

:blush: Yes you're correct, a tipping error I'm afraid.

Can't connect by cable that's why I have got a wireless router

Alan
percyporter (6633)
709627 2008-10-03 23:32:00 Find out your IP address:

Type [Windows]+[R], then "cmd" and [Enter]

Type "ipconfig" and enter

Make a note of the IPv4 Address, and type this into a browser (IE, or Firefox)

Go to the "security" tab that should have come up, and in "security mode", I suggest you select WPA/WPA2, and choose a password in the "key" section.

If you're unsecured, you've almost certainly had other users use your internet. Best you do this soon.
Thebananamonkey (7741)
709628 2008-10-03 23:55:00 Thanks for that, I'll have to get someone to translate all that into non geek speak. I can switch it on and off (PC) but don't fancy my chances at anything more technical, fortunately there is a geek in the family.

Tah muchly

Alan
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