John,

> >I have a wireless network set up with the above computers on a cable
> >connection through Cox Communications. DHCP from the router is
> >disabled and all three computers have static IPs.
>
> Why? DHCP isn't a security issue, and manual IP is error-prone hassle.
>

I used static IP addresses because of the web server I'm running.


> >The SSID broadcast
> >is also disabled.
>
> Won't help security -- a waste of time that just makes life harder.
>

Good to know. I'll just leave it enabled.

> 1. Unhide the SSID.
> 2. Remove any MAC filtering.
> 3. Use DHCP instead of manual IP.
> 4. Troubleshoot with all security turned off
> 5. Then switch to WPA or WPA2 with a strong passphrase.

I made sure I didn't have any MAC filtering set up. I disabled all
security and instantly accessed the internet from all applications. I
enabled WPA security with a strong passphrase and still had access from
all applications. Odd...but sweet.

Thanks for your help!