How to set network password

[FXB]

I'm sure there is a similar thread somewhere maybe you could point me in the right direction.


My network crashed earlier today. It is now up and running but I am not sure how to set a password for my network. My network security is wpa2 and I am on a Mac running OS X 10.6.5


thanks for the help.

 

[johnb35]

Are you talking about the router password or the security password for the wireless?

 

[FXB]

the password for my network whichever one that is.

 

[johnb35]

Do you already have the wpa2 security key? Like i said, i really don't understand the question. If the wpa2 is already setup, then thats the password.

 

[FXB]

Well if I look at available networks it says that mine is not secured. What do I do so that it is secured?

 

[johnb35]

Then the wpa2 is not setup correctly. What router do you have? Do you know how to access the routers configuration page?

 

[FXB]

I have a belkin router I do not know how to access the config page.

 

[johnb35]

Specific model number please.

 

[FXB]

where can I find this?

 

[johnb35]

Usually there is a sticker on the router somewhere with the model number listed.

However, read this pdf file on how to setup wpa2 on belkin routers. You will need adobe reader or a pdf viewer installed to view it.

http://www.methow.com/images/promo/belkin.pdf

 

[FXB]

here is my model number F5D82334V3

what is the pre-shared key?

 

[johnb35]

Its the key that you setup that will allow all users full access to your network, shared files, and printers.

 

[FXB]

would it be the same thing as the network password?

 

[johnb35]

Are you running windows 7 by chance?

 

[FXB]

no OS X but I do have windows 7 on my boot camp partition

 

[johnb35]

Well, windows 7 has a network password when you first install it. Well, you are saying your network is saying its unsecured, so you definately need to set up the wpa2 correctly.

 

[FXB]

how do I setup the wpa2 correctly?