Thanks,

I've just locked it down so the wireless router ONLY allows the MAC ID's
and specified IP Addresses of the two laptops. All working great and as
hacker proof as I need. :o)

Tony Hwang wrote:
> Kontaminator wrote:
>
>> I've worked in IT for a number of years, but only recently have been
>> configuring wireless networks, whether it's a wireless router, or a
>> wireless access point.
>>
>> I opt for a D-Link 2100AP. Automatically - i.e. NO security it works
>> with my dads Dell laptop, AND my Asus laptop.
>>
>> An 'open' access point simply isn't good enough for my security needs.
>> I've tried using all sorts of encryption 'mehtods' that both the
>> router and the laptops should support!
>>
>> I cannot get a connection!!! It's driving me crazy!
>>
>> One issue seems to be the Asus, and the Dell both have their own
>> 'Wireless connection utilities' that function completely differently
>> to each other and different to the Windows wireless configuration
>> settings.
>>
>> Does anyone know of a good website, or a step by step guide to get my
>> wireless access point working with both laptops, and in a secured way?
>> I can ill afford someone next door browsing my network and using my
>> internet connection!
>>
>> I have a broadband modem, going into a router, the wireless access
>> point then connects to one of 5 ports in the router.
>>
>> Any help would be most appreciated!
>>
>> Thank you.
> Hmmm,
> Maybe it's only me but wired or wireless, I never had good epxerience
> with D-link anything. Linksys and Buffalo with dd-wrt firmware worked
> well for me. I am using Asus WL-500gP with dd-wrt now. No issues between
> Powerbook, two Thinkpad T42 and 3 desktops(WXPPsp2, W2Ksp2, W98SE)
> scattered in the house.
>