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Securing a wireless network?

I want to set up a wireless network, I have all the hardware but am having difficulty securing it. I’ve changed my SSID already but how do I make the network invisible to others who may try to log on and also how do I set it up so that anyone who wishes to log on must use a username and password in order to get access onto the network? My neighbors have been able to get free internet access thru my network and I want to put a stop to that. I’m running XP and also have a Westell Versalink wireless router/modem if that helps any…
Please keep your answers as simple as possible, I’m not as bright as you’d might imagine.

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Tags: access, anyone, difficulty, free internet access, hardware, Neighbors, network, order, password, router modem, Securing, securing a wireless network, ssid, username, westell versalink wireless, westell versalink wireless router |

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WirelessRouters neccessarily wireless?

Are wireless routers really wireless? I think I need to setup A LAN in my home and I have a desktop,another desktop, and a ps2 in three different rooms. I don’t want wires running all over the place. Is there really a WIRELESS router? The only wires I want are: The power cable to the router, modem wire to the router, comp wire to the modem.

ALSO: if you can please tell me how the router works and recommend a good one!

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