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How to disable and re-enable the WEP key?

Mimi -  
 Mimi -
Hello,
How can we disable and reactivate the WEP key at any time?
And what are the risks if we disable the WEP key?
Please reply quickly, thanks.

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  1. Anonymous user
     
    Hi,

    If you disable the WEP key, you allow anyone to connect to your network, including your PC(s). They can also connect to the internet using your connection and do illegal things. So it's not really recommended!

    If you still wish to do it, you need to adjust the settings on your WiFi router.
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  3. aiglenoirdu29 Posted messages 11426 Status Contributor 2 363
     
    Hello,

    are you in a city? Do you have neighbors?

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  6. Anonymous user
     
    You need to enter your router's IP address in an internet browser and then log in. You should then probably find.
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  7. Mimi
     
    Actually, I went to the site to configure my Livebox but I can't find the link to disable it.....
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  8. yirta Posted messages 562 Status Member 66
     
    Hello
    you enter the main menu of your wifi router and there you will surely see in the tabs where to go to disable the key. In the Livebox for example, you type the IP address of the Livebox to enter the main menu and in the wireless network tab at the bottom you have "Wireless network settings" then security and this is where you will need to disable the protection
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  9. Anonymous user
     
    You click on Wi-Fi, wireless LAN or WLAN and then click on "none" or uncheck the WEP encryption protection. It's also found in the security settings of the router on some. That should be it, more or less.
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  10. Mimi
     
    Yeah, but it says: New route, so I think I need to create one, right? There's a field and it lets me select stuff...
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  12. Anonymous user
     
    I don't know, it's pretty hard to say. I gave you what should normally be the general security options that should be there, but I can't help you any further. You need to search. I gave you the keywords, try to find a match. I don't use a LiveBox.
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  13. aiglenoirdu29 Posted messages 11426 Status Contributor 2 363
     
    First of all, if you have neighbors, do not disable the security.

    - You could face a fine if they do illegal things with your connection.
    - They can take it over, even block your computer if they feel like it...

    The problem is not there, you need to know why you can't connect securely.

    What are you trying to connect? Your computer? A PC? A Mac?
    What is your box? (livebox, neufbox, etc...)
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  15. Mimi
     
    Thank you, I didn't know that, fortunately, you told me ^^
    I have a Sagem Livebox and it's to connect to a game on DS Lite via Wi-Fi.
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  16. Anonymous user
     
    It's good, I explained the risks involved to her, but she seems determined to do it. If it's just for 15 minutes, she's almost not at risk as long as she reactivates it.
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  17. Mimi
     
    I didn't know you could get a fine...
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    1. aiglenoirdu29 Posted messages 11426 Status Contributor 2 363
       
      So, for the DS, it's a WEP encryption.

      And your box is probably in WPA.

      So switch to WEP in the livebox settings.

      But even if it's just for 15 minutes (which will turn into hours... because we forget to reactivate it, and also it's annoying to do it every time)... if someone sees the open network... it's screwed ^^
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  18. Mimi
     
    Because I have a friend who does it... I will say thank you to her.
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  19. Anonymous user
     
    The fine is only if there has been illegal activity on your connection (P2P, pedophilia...). If it's just for 15 minutes, it's fine, but after that, if it remains unprotected, that's dangerous.
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  20. Mimi
     
    Okay, thanks, but I'd rather not take any risks...
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  21. Mimi
     
    Thank you all for your help, now I need to start another discussion about my connection with my DS Lite ^^
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