How do I setup a password for the router to access the internet?

ITstudent2006 · Dec 29, 2010, 06:11 PM

Is the router already setup and is currently unsecured?

If so:
You have to log into the routers web interface, go to the wireless/security and there you can setup your encryption type and PSK (pre-shared key) ie: password

If not:
If you know nothing about routers then follow the guide given with the router. If you do then setup the router and then follow the steps above to log into the web interface!

NOTE 1: That when you are logging into the routers web interface you will be prompted for a username and password. The default one (assuming it wasn't changed) is listed below.

Username: admin/Admin
Password: (blank)

NOTE 2:To log into your web interface you must type in the default gateway of your network ie: the routers IP address into the URL Bar of your browser.

NOTE 3: For you router I believe it is 192.168.0.1
However you can go to command prompt and type ipconfig to list your default gateway.

Scleros · Dec 29, 2010, 06:19 PM

I'm not positive what type of password you are referring to. In addition to wireless passphrases to derive keying, several others come to mind:

Password to access router's web based administrative interface - Configured on the Tools / Admin tabs in the administrative interface. The default username/password combination is "admin" with a blank password.
Password for a PPPoE connection - Configured in the administrative interface on the Advanced / WAN tabs.
Password for controlling client devices' access to the Internet - This router does not have this feature. However, it can filter access on a time based schedule either by IP filtering or via firewall rules.

I suspect you desire #3, but you're out of luck with this router and also most routers as this isn't a common feature. A proxy server, content filter, or captive portal device is usually used in addition to a router to provide granular access control for specific protocols via a password or other authentication method.

ITstudent2006 · Dec 29, 2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scleros

I'm not positive what type of password you are referring to. In addition to wireless passphrases to derive keying, several others come to mind:

Password to access router's web based administrative interface - Configured on the Tools / Admin tabs in the administrative interface. The default username/password combination is "admin" with a blank password.
Password for a PPPoE connection - Configured in the administrative interface on the Advanced / WAN tabs.
Password for controlling client devices' access to the Internet - This router does not have this feature. However, it can filter access on a time based schedule either by IP filtering or via firewall rules.

I suspect you desire #3, but you're out of luck with this router and also most routers as this isn't a common feature. A proxy server, content filter, or captive portal device is usually used in addition to a router to provide granular access control for specific protocols via a password or other authentication method.

What? The OP sounds like they just want to secure their network. This router is capable if securing your network!

Chazman3 · Dec 30, 2010, 04:58 AM

Thank you ITstudent2006 and Scleros for your responses! I was able to access the router and setup a WPA-PSK Passphrase under the wireless tab. At first, I tried using Firefox and the apply button did not work. I checked the web and other users had the same problem. There were suggestions to use IE 6.0 or higher, which I did, and it worked.

Thanks again,
Chazman3

ITstudent2006 · Dec 30, 2010, 05:51 AM

Glad to see you got it all straightened out!

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