How to Secure a Linksys Router

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open an Internet session on your computer.

   The main screen of the setup page will display on-screen.
   
   The username field can be left blank, and the password will be “admin,” unless you had changed this criteria in the past or at setup. ,,,,,, You will be required to enter the name of each computer for which you want given access to your router, as well as its IP address, MAC address, and interface type. ,,
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   Step 2: Type the IP address of your router into the address bar of your Internet browser and press “Enter.” By default

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   Step 3: the IP address of your Linksys router will be “192.168.1.1

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   Step 4: ” unless you have changed it from the default setting.

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   Step 5: Type in the username and password for your router at the login prompt.

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   Step 6: Click on “Wireless

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   Step 7: ” then click on “Wireless MAC Filter.”

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   Step 8: Click on the radio button next to “Enabled.”

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   Step 9: Click on the radio button next to “Permit PCs listed below to access the wireless network.”

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    Step 10: Click on “Wireless Client List.” A list of all computers and devices currently connected to your network will display on-screen.

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    Step 11: Click on the dropdown menu next to “Sort By” and select “MAC Address.” A table displaying various MAC Address fields will display on-screen.

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    Step 12: Enter the information for each computer into the MAC Address table as shown in the “Wireless Client List” window.

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    Step 13: Click on “Add” to add each computer into the list of permitted devices allowed to access your wireless network.

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    Step 14: Click on “Save settings.” Going forward

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    Step 15: only the computers and devices you have specified will be allowed access to your Linksys router.

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