How to Secure My PC on Wireless
Running a wireless Internet or network connection on your PC without a password is a risky endeavor. While it may be more convenient to not have to log on to your own network with a password, it enables anyone passing by your home or office access to your network as well. If you want to secure your PC's wireless connection, you will have to go into your router's "Settings" utility and turn on the appropriate encryption methods.
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Instructions
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Open your Web browser.
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Type your router's IP address into the address bar and hit "Enter." The IP address for your router will be listed in the users manual that you received when you purchased the device.
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Log in to your router using the user name and password that specified the first time you setup the device to create your network.
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Click "Security."
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Select the type of encryption you'd like to use to secure your wireless network from the drop down menu, and then enter a password. Once finished, click "Save" to secure your PC's wireless network.
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