SMC router WEP setup

Daniel 19 years ago

Hi, Just wondering if anyone else has the SMC Barricade SMCWBR14-G2 router. I'm trying to set up the basic WEP encryption, and have been running into much confusion trying to create a WEP Key. I put my info into the "passphrase" box, but can never find what key is created by that action. Are things suppose to be so confusing, or is this a job security thingy for Network professionals :-) Ha ha. I have been able to set up my router to only permit my Dell laptop MAC address to be allowed, so I am not a total dummy. Maybe there is a Website somewhere that could help, because the SMC website, and the CD help, are totally useless.

Thanks, Dan

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Adair Witner 19 years ago

Don't use WEP use WPA.

Adair

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Ian 19 years ago

I just worked on a SMC - not sure of the model number. Leave the passphrase area blank. Under the passphrase section you will see a place to enter key 1, key 2 etc. You can enter a key of your own choosing in that section. It is confusing because they are separated into groups of

2 characters and you can't see what you have typed. just start on the left side and enter your key.

Ian

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Daniel 19 years ago

Yes, I have seen those boxes for key 1, key 2 up to key 4. Only thing is, all the boxes have some type of passwords in them listed as ************. Guess I will have to play around some more. Oh.... I have been accessing my router settings through my desk top computer that is hardwired to my router. Should I be trying to set up the WEP (or WPA) through my wireless connection on my laptop? That thought came to me the other day after I posting my first question.

Dan

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Ian 19 years ago

I would use the wired connection. I don't recall exactly but I think I just put the curser in the boxes and typed over them or backspaced them all out first and as I typed it moved from box to box. I also have a vague memory that I had trouble with hex and entered ascii instead.

Ian

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