How Do I Set Up A Wpa 2/wpa Password On A Linksys Wrt54gx V2 Router?

1. Dunbar Pappy®ϟϟ Says

   This must be done using a CAT5 cable: it can’t be done using WiFi (for security reasons).
   Default entrance info page: http://www.routerpasswords.com/
   Note these other mod’s will be needed for utmost security:
   In the “Security” heading: Set for WPA (WPA2 if your computers support this level) & AES.
   (Use WEP only as a last resort: it’s apprentice work to crack).
   Also;
   For the ‘SSID’ broadcast: give your network a new name (nothing obvious!) & write it down on tape then put that on the router itself; it will be needed to ‘Add’ your WiFi network later in your computer settings. Once that’s entered, TURN OFF SSID broadcast.
   To prevent Google from geo-mapping your network, do this: “…opt out of having your wireless access point included in the Google Location Server. To opt out, visit your access point’s settings and change the wireless network name (or SSID) so that it ends with “_nomap.” For example, if your SSID is “Network,” you‘d need to change it to “Network_nomap.”
   Disable:
   UPnP. Also QoS (unless using VoIP or gaming); and WAN access to Administrative interface.
   Change default router management username & bulletproof passphrase (not the same as Internet access password, which would be the PSK (Pre-Shared Key)).
   PSK’s should be over 9 characters; letters & numbers (mixed), not words.
   Put this # on tape & put on the top of the router for easy access.
   Note: Mac address filtering will prevent casual freeloaders, but will not deter committed hackers. Mac addresses are on the front end of packets, therefore un-encrypted & easily copied and used to ‘spoof’ packets; enabling a ‘man in the middle’ attacks.
   You might want to also set (in ‘Connections’) as ‘always connected’ to prevent disconnects when there is no activity to or from the Internet.
   These changes should be “Saved” (or made “Default”) before you disconnect the CAT5.

2. Kyle K. Says

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