If the above address does not take you to a page which prompts you to enter login credentials, consult your router’s manual. You can also try looking at the label on your router which lists information like network key, SSID, and encryption key. This label is usually found on the bottom of most routers. You can also check this page for common default IP addresses. One of these will likely take you to your router login page when entered into your browser’s address bar. http://www. techspot. com/guides/287-default-router-ip-addresses/
If you have never customized the login information, it is likely that the username will be “admin” and the password will be blank. Be sure to change this at some point to increase your network’s security.
Click on the option will let you configure the network. This button may say “Configure” or “Modify” or something similar
Enable MAC filtering. MAC (Media Access Control) addresses are identifiers which all WiFi capable devices carry. If you enable MAC filtering, you will have to manually enter in what addresses have access to your wireless network. In order to find out what your device’s MAC address is, consult our article about how to find your MAC address. Enable WPA2 encryption. WPA2 encryption is one of the best ways to increase your network’s security. Navigate to the security section of your network’s control panel. Select WPA2 from any dropdown menu or option list. You will be prompted to enter in a PSK (Pre-shared key). This will be the key that any device that connects to your network will have to enter in before they can access the network. Keep it in a safe place and try to make it as long as possible. Note that older routers (pre-2007) will not have WPA2 capabilities.
The SSID is what you will actually be hiding when the process is complete. If you have ever accessed a wireless network at a restaurant or a coffee shop, you have used an SSID. At many restaurants or coffee shops, the SSID will be the name of the place.
