How to configure the wireless connection on the LINKSYS BEFW11S4 router?

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To configure the wireless connection of your LINKSYS BEFW11S4 router, you first need to access its configuration interface via a web browser. Open a browser on a device connected to the router and enter 192.168.1.1 in the address bar. When the login window appears, leave the username field empty and enter admin (in lowercase) as the password. Click OK to access the administration interface.

Once logged in, go to the Setup tab and locate the Wireless section. You will find several important settings to configure there. First, ensure that the wireless function is enabled by selecting Enable in the Enable/Disable field. This step is mandatory; no wireless function will work without it.

Next, configure your network identifier (SSID). The default SSID is "linksys", but it is highly recommended to replace it with a unique name of your choice, containing a maximum of 32 characters. This name must be the same on all wireless devices you wish to connect to the router. Choose a name that is not too obvious to enhance security. Then, select the appropriate Channel from the provided list. Ensure that all wireless devices on your network use the same channel for optimal compatibility.

Securing your wireless network is essential. After configuring the SSID and channel, click the Apply button to save these basic settings. Then, go to the Wireless Security Configuration section to enable WEP encryption. Select Mandatory in the WEP section and click the WEP Key Setting button to define the type and level of encryption. The BEFW11S4 router supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption. 128-bit encryption is recommended for better security; generate or enter a key corresponding to the chosen level. Important: all wireless devices connected to the network must use the same level of encryption (64 or 128 bits).

To further enhance security, enable the MAC Address Filtering feature. This function allows you to determine which specific devices can connect to your network by allowing only the MAC addresses of your devices. You will need to enter the MAC address of each network adapter you wish to allow; MAC addresses not included in the list will not have access to the network.

Once all settings are configured (SSID, Channel, WEP, and MAC list), click Apply to save all changes. The router will apply the new settings and may require a restart to fully activate all changes. Restart the router and the client devices configured with the same wireless settings as the router. Your LINKSYS BEFW11S4 wireless network will then be operational and secure.

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