How to Change a Belkin Wireless Router From Personal to Shared

You can set up different security modes on your Belkin router.

Belkin manufactures a line of wireless routers that can be used to create a local Wi-Fi network in your home or office. When configuring your Belkin router through the Web browser interface, you have the option to choose between several modes of network security. WPA/WPA-2 Personal is a form of network security that requires every user and device to enter a password when connecting to the wireless network. If you would prefer to make your network shared and open to the public, you can disable security completely.

Instructions

1. Make sure your Belkin wireless router is turned on and properly connected to your cable or DSL modem.

2. Open a Web browser on your PC or Mac and navigate to http://192.168.2.1 to open the Belkin router configuration tool.

3. Click on the "Login" link in the upper-right corner of the page and then click "Submit."

4. Click the "Security" tab from the menu on the left side of the page.

5. Open the "Security Mode" drop-down menu and switch the setting from "WPA/WPA2-Personal" to "Disabled."

6. Click the "Apply Changes" button to save the settings and change your Belkin wireless router from personal to shared.

References

• Belkin: Protecting Your Network With WPA/WPA2 Security