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TP Link Router how to set password etc.

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muddypaws
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Posted November 2, 2012 at 9:57AM

Morning all,

    I would like some help in setting up security on my router.

Whilst being reasonably PC savvy, routers and wireless are a mystery.

XP Home SP3. In the UK. ( I mention that as the address on the router is USA.)

Below are some screen shots of the present router set up which even I can see is non existent!

Below are six screen shots and would like to know what I must, or preferably, change.

( Why the top line is in smaller print I don't know. Happened after spacing down a line.)

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Thanks.

P>S. Wireless is 'disabled' in all but the last link.

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Secret-Squirrel

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Posted November 3, 2012 at 12:08PM

"Is that (QSS) sufficient in your opinion as the Kindle connects with that."

Probably, but if want to be certain that your wireless network is properly secured, go through the step-by-step instructions I posted earlier.

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muddypaws

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Posted November 3, 2012 at 3:52PM

Secret-Squirrel

All done , I think.

For some reason I can't find the password box any more. in the TPLink to enter one.

The Kindle required one so I entered the WPA pre-shared key and it accepted it.

Should the QSS still be enabled?

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Secret-Squirrel

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Posted November 3, 2012 at 4:11PM

Good see that you've made loads of progress :)

"For some reason I can't find the password box any more. in the TPLink to enter one"

The WPA Pre-shared key and wireless password are the same thing so if you want to enter a different password then you do so in the "WPA Pre-shared key" section. If you simply want to view the password then there's a tiny blue link underneath and clicking on it opens a pop-up window with the password displayed as plain text.

"Should the QSS still be enabled?"

Now that I'm happy your wireless network's fully secure, you can leave QSS enabled as it's a nifty time-saving feature that may come in handy if you ever need to connect a different wireless-enabled device. On the other hand, you won't break anything by disabling it.

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muddypaws

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Posted November 3, 2012 at 5:31PM

Secret-Squirrel,

Yes- I saw the blue link. The pre-shared key happens to be my broadband Talk Talk p/word.

Presumably changing the pre-shared wont affect anything else?

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Secret-Squirrel

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Posted November 3, 2012 at 6:07PM

"Presumably changing the pre-shared wont affect anything else?"

It'll only affect wireless devices such as your Kindle which'll need its wireless network setup again.

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muddypaws

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Posted November 3, 2012 at 7:18PM

Secret-Squirrel:

Many thanks for your help and also rdave13.

All sorted and learnt a bit along the way.

Will resolve.

Cheers,

mp.

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