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stryder · 08-28-09, 05:34 PM

I recently got my old D-link modem replaced with the Trendchip HG520 one from MTNL. It's working fine, but I wanted to change the security settings. As far as I can make out, it's using WEP which is not so secure. How should I change it to a more secure setting?

Thanks in advance!

sahil.cs · 08-30-09, 12:51 AM

login to ur router homepage, now go to interface setup-wireless

go to authentication type and change it to wpa-psk/wpa-2-psk

now go to encryption and select tkip/aes

after that enter a pre shared key....this key will be required when u connect

now go to wireless mac filter and set it to activated and action -allow assosciation

this will let only those systems whose mac add u specify to access the wifi

now get the mac address for ur wifi adapter and enter it

also for extra security keep the access point-deactivated
when working change it to active.

that should be more than enough

stryder · 08-30-09, 03:47 PM

Thanks a lot!
Also, how do I get my laptop/other computer to automatically connect to my wireless network when it is switched on?

Luke Skywalker · 09-07-09, 01:35 AM

read kix primer on it. & take precaution like changing key or your wireless is as unsafe as not using any security. If you don't beleive me then go to any forum like remoteexploit & they will tell u all about it( how insecure wpa is without precautions).

PS: My advice don't go there if you don't have much prior knowledge about these things.

kix's primers

http://www.indiabroadband.net/broadb...ty-primer.html (Wireless Security Primer)
http://www.indiabroadband.net/broadb...primer-ii.html (Wireless Security Primer - II)

essbebe · 09-07-09, 08:50 AM

Make a backup of your current Modem/Router settings to
C:/My Documents/Thomson IBF settings ( say)
2.
If you are using a "Dialer' now by entering UserId and PW
in computer window, CHANGE to
"Always ON" connection and enter your ID
without @ bsnl.in) and password.
NEXT etc
Save settings. Wait for two minutes.

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3. Today's Times of India(sept 7th) carries an article ,
and lists 5 steps for wireless security.
"Wireless and insecure "

stryder · 09-07-09, 04:30 PM

@Luke Skywalker: Thanks a lot, those guides are very useful!

@essbebe: I was using the windows wireless thing to log in. But when I changed the security to WPA, it created problems e.g. it would keep disconnecting from the network/not manage to acquire ip address etc. So now I'm using the software provided with the usb adapter, and it's working fine - I'm able to autologin and everything.

08-28-09, 05:34 PM	#1
stryder Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 1	[Help] Trendchip HG520 - Security settings I recently got my old D-link modem replaced with the Trendchip HG520 one from MTNL. It's working fine, but I wanted to change the security settings. As far as I can make out, it's using WEP which is not so secure. How should I change it to a more secure setting? Thanks in advance!

09-07-09, 01:35 AM	#4
Luke Skywalker Jedi knight Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: IBF Age: 21 Posts: 1,816 Rep Power: 5	read kix primer on it. & take precaution like changing key or your wireless is as unsafe as not using any security. If you don't beleive me then go to any forum like remoteexploit & they will tell u all about it( how insecure wpa is without precautions). PS: My advice don't go there if you don't have much prior knowledge about these things. kix's primers http://www.indiabroadband.net/broadb...ty-primer.html (Wireless Security Primer) http://www.indiabroadband.net/broadb...primer-ii.html (Wireless Security Primer - II) Last edited by Luke Skywalker; 09-07-09 at 01:35 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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08-30-09, 12:51 AM	#2
sahil.cs Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Age: 21 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	login to ur router homepage, now go to interface setup-wireless go to authentication type and change it to wpa-psk/wpa-2-psk now go to encryption and select tkip/aes after that enter a pre shared key....this key will be required when u connect now go to wireless mac filter and set it to activated and action -allow assosciation this will let only those systems whose mac add u specify to access the wifi now get the mac address for ur wifi adapter and enter it also for extra security keep the access point-deactivated when working change it to active. that should be more than enough

08-30-09, 03:47 PM	#3
stryder Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 1	Thanks a lot! Also, how do I get my laptop/other computer to automatically connect to my wireless network when it is switched on?

09-07-09, 08:50 AM	#5
essbebe Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,240 Rep Power: 12	Make a backup of your current Modem/Router settings to C:/My Documents/Thomson IBF settings ( say) 2. If you are using a "Dialer' now by entering UserId and PW in computer window, CHANGE to "Always ON" connection and enter your ID without @ bsnl.in) and password. NEXT etc Save settings. Wait for two minutes. India Broadband Forum 3. Today's Times of India(sept 7th) carries an article , and lists 5 steps for wireless security. "Wireless and insecure "

09-07-09, 04:30 PM	#6
stryder Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 1	@Luke Skywalker: Thanks a lot, those guides are very useful! @essbebe: I was using the windows wireless thing to log in. But when I changed the security to WPA, it created problems e.g. it would keep disconnecting from the network/not manage to acquire ip address etc. So now I'm using the software provided with the usb adapter, and it's working fine - I'm able to autologin and everything.

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