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Change Router Security WEP to WPA

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laverne
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Change Router Security WEP to WPA Oct 4, 2013 9:15:06 GMT -5

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Post by laverne on Oct 4, 2013 9:15:06 GMT -5

I have a Linksys router WRT54GSV4 which is set up as WEP. I keep hearing that I should change this to WPA -- and could use help with doing that.

I can sign into the Linksys site and get to my Wireless screen settings. Is it just a matter of choosing WPA in the "Security Mode" dropdown menu? I see four WPA options there. Which should I choose?
WPA Personal
WPA Enterprise
WPA2 Personal
WPA2 Enterprise

What problems will I run into? Any help will be much appreciated.

My main computer (a desktop) is connected to the router via cable -- and I have three other computers which use the router wirelessly. What will I have to do with them after the change?
Laverne

marck
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Posts: 342

Change Router Security WEP to WPA Oct 4, 2013 13:26:56 GMT -5

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Post by marck on Oct 4, 2013 13:26:56 GMT -5

I use a D-link and have it set to WPA2. It's pretty straight forward it should tell you all you need to know as you go along. the worst that can happen is having to reset it,and that's also easy.after you finish run an online firewall test.This should tell you how well it works.

Last Edit: Oct 4, 2013 13:29:12 GMT -5 by marck