Mac AirPort Question

Gemini Cricket · 03-11-2008, 06:48 PM

Does anyone on the board who is good with computer shenanigans know how I can turn my unsecured wireless network connection to a secured wireless network connection?

I have a AirPort Extreme white dealie that helps me hook up to the internets. I can't figure out how to make it secure so that my entire building doesn't clog up my intenet surfing with their internet surfing.

When I look at "available wireless network connections" I see other wireless customers out there with secured connections. I want to be one of them.

Kevy Baby · 03-11-2008, 07:09 PM

This should help (from the Apple Support Site):

Protecting your wireless network with Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)

Not Afraid · 03-11-2008, 07:09 PM

http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/wire...12/18/wap.html

Kevy Baby · 03-11-2008, 07:13 PM

If you REALLY want a secure Airport, try this.

Gemini Cricket · 03-11-2008, 07:36 PM

Oh, I forgot to add that my laptop is a PC.
The AirPort is Mac.

Tramspotter · 03-13-2008, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Oh, I forgot to add that my laptop is a PC.
The AirPort is Mac.

You need to set it up with a mac first and get the hex password...

Tutorial on setting up PC side

With regards to the "Getting the Passcode for the Mac" section: It's a heck of a lot easier to launch the Airport Utility, go into the configuration of the base station, and choose "Equivalent network password" from the Base Station menu.

Gemini Cricket · 03-13-2008, 07:49 PM

Thank you for the tips.
But I couldn't make it work.
So this is how I fixed the dealie.
I used duct tape to fix the problem.

1. I unhooked the airport.
2. I plugged the wire from the modem into my laptop.
3. I taped the cord that is now across my living room floor to the ground.
4. Now my internet works and no one else can use it.

Truly. That's what I did.

03-11-2008, 06:48 PM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Mac AirPort Question Does anyone on the board who is good with computer shenanigans know how I can turn my unsecured wireless network connection to a secured wireless network connection? I have a AirPort Extreme white dealie that helps me hook up to the internets. I can't figure out how to make it secure so that my entire building doesn't clog up my intenet surfing with their internet surfing. When I look at "available wireless network connections" I see other wireless customers out there with secured connections. I want to be one of them.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	This should help (from the Apple Support Site): Protecting your wireless network with Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/wire...12/18/wap.html
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03-11-2008, 07:13 PM	#4
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	If you REALLY want a secure Airport, try this. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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03-11-2008, 07:36 PM	#5
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Oh, I forgot to add that my laptop is a PC. The AirPort is Mac.
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03-13-2008, 07:49 PM	#7
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Thank you for the tips. But I couldn't make it work. So this is how I fixed the dealie. I used duct tape to fix the problem. 1. I unhooked the airport. 2. I plugged the wire from the modem into my laptop. 3. I taped the cord that is now across my living room floor to the ground. 4. Now my internet works and no one else can use it. Truly. That's what I did.
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