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Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: stu72 on August 25, 2010, 12:16:14 PM

Title: Access point security
Post by: stu72 on August 25, 2010, 12:16:14 PM

Hello Everyone,
I'm brand new to this site.
I am having a problem setting up the security on my access point. I get a free internet signal in one location in my house, so i bought an access point so i could use my laptop anywhere in my house. the problem is that i can't get the security to work right on the access point when i set it up. Any idea's?
I'm using a compaq presario, with windows vista, the access point is a tp link model TL-wa501g.
The access point is set up in repeater mode.
Seems all my neighbors are hooking up to my access point making my computer extremely slow and basically un usable.

Title: Re: Access point security
Post by: Spoiler on August 25, 2010, 01:01:37 PM

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I get a free internet signal in one location in my house, so i bought an access point so i could use my laptop anywhere in my house. the problem is that i can't get the security to work right on the access point when i set it up. Any idea's?

The first idea I have is to stop using someone else's connction and get your own.

Next I would look at getting a wireless router setup in your house with your own security setup.

Title: Re: Access point security
Post by: Allan on August 25, 2010, 01:05:35 PM

Yeah, we're gonna lock this thread. Thanks for stopping by stu.