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[BobH127]

A few months ago I bought a Dir 665 router and had quite a lot of trouble setting it up. After numerous tries I finally tossed the CD that came in the package and used the fold out instructions that were also included in the package. This did work and I got the router working. However it did NOT add any security, and now I am in a quandary as to what to do to add the security. Thanks for any help.

[FurryNutz]

Security as in WiFi password?

If so then you can add security using the routers web page at 192.168.0.1 and go to Setup/Wireless/Manual.
Try single mode G or mixed G and N?
Channel Width set for Auto 20/40Mhz or try 20Mhz only.
Preferred security is WPA-Personal. WPA2/AES Only. Some WiFi adapters don't support AES, so you might want to try TPIK only or Auto.
What wireless devices do you have connected?

Some things to try:
Turn off ALL QoS or Disable Traffic Shaping (DIR only) GameFuel (DGL only and if ON.) options. Advanced/QoS or Gamefuel.
Turn off Advanced DNS Services if you have this option under Setup/Internet/Manual.
Turn on DNS Relay under Setup/Networking.
Setup DHCP reserved IP addresses for all devices ON the router. Setup/Networking
Ensure devices are set to auto obtain an IP address.
Set Firewall settings to Endpoint Independent for TCP and UDP under Advanced/Firewall.
Enable uPnP and Multi-cast Streaming under Advanced/Networking.

[FurryNutz]

Any status on this?

[BobH127]

Hi
I think that what I want to do is to put security on my WiFi network. While I have been fooling with computers and even to a small degree with software since the late 60's, I find that there are a myriad of things I do not know or understand. WiFi is one of those things. Looking at Control Panel there is a wireless network setup wizard which (I Think) will do what I want.

Do you know if this wizard will in fact do what I want such as a password and username on the wireless network. If it won't then I will have to "take the bull by the horns" and follow up on what you wrote. If I have to do this, I will probably need some clarifications. I hope that would be ok.

Thanks loads!

Bob H.

[FurryNutz]

It's not that hard if you use the manual settings under Setup/Wireless/Manual. The options are drop down boxes.

I can help you if needed using teamviewer if your interested. Its safe and secure.