To set up wireless security on the BEC modem, you must first log into the modem with the default IP address of 192.168.1.254. This address needs to be inserted into the address bar of your browser.
Enter the following address in your Internet Explorer or Firefox address bar, http://192.168.1.254.
Once the address is inserted, press the enter key and it will ask you for a username and password. The username is "admin" (without the quotations) and the password is also admin. The username and password are both case sensitive and should be lowercase.
After logging into the modem, on the left pane choose Configuration, LAN, and then Wireless Security.
There are three security options to choose from WPA, WPA 2, and WEP. For more information on security types you can follow the link here http://www.ehow.com/list_6330675_wireless-network-security-types.html.
If you will be using the WPA encryption method, you will enter in a custom password in the shared key field. Choose apply and then choose Save Config to save those changes.
If you will be using the WEP encryption method, you will enter random text into the passphrase field and click generate. It will then provide you with an encryption key to use. Copy the hexadecimal number in the key 1 field. Choose apply and then choose Save Config to save those changes.
Upon completing the above steps, you will need to reconnect to your network using your new wireless key. *Vista users may have to uninstall and reinstall their wireless adapters in order to reconnect to the wireless network.
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