Setting Up WEP Security on a D-Link Wireless Router

You can use a D-Link wireless router to set up a network that will allow other wireless devices or computers to share the Internet connection within a specific location. WEP is a basic form of security that helps to prevent outside users from connecting to your network without entering a security passcode. In order to set up your WEP security, you must log in to your router’s dashboard and configure your security settings.

Instructions

1. Open an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to your router.

2. Type “http://192.168.0.1” into the browser’s address bar and press the “Enter” key on your keyboard. A login prompt should appear.

3. Enter “Admin” as the username, leave the password blank and press the “OK” button. This is the default administrator username used to log into a D-Link router. If you have changed the administrator login, use the administrator account that you have created instead.

4. Navigate to the “Setup” tab from the top menu.

5. Choose “Wireless Settings” from the menu on the left. You should now see the wireless configuration for your D-Link router.

6. Choose “Enable WEP Wireless Security” from the drop-down menu under the “Wireless Security Mode” header. More wireless security options will appear below.

7. Type in a passcode next to “WEP Key 1” on the configuration screen. This must be a 10-digit code using only letters and numbers.

8. Write this code down. This will be the password other wireless devices use to log in to your router.

9. Click the “Save Settings” button at the top of the configuration screen to enable your WEP security.

References

• D-Link Wireless Router Setup Emulator