Network security password

Hi,
I have a wireless network set up with an old base station (g standard). The network has no password for security associated with it - anyone can access it. How do I go about adding a password?
Thanks!

To set up wireless security on the AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS), either connect to your AEBS's wireless network or connect your computer directly (using an Ethernet cable) to the LAN port of the AEBS, and then, using the AirPort Utility (found in /Applications/Utilities), try these settings:
Change Wireless Security
o Wireless Security: <40-bit WEP | 128-bit WEP | WPA Personal | WPA Enterprise>

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I wrote this same request a month or so ago and can no longer locate my 'saved' message. Would someone please forward me the link again on how to locate the network security key so I may add another computer to my wi-fi.
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The "key" is another word for your normal wireless network "password", sometimes called a "pass phrase".
The password generates a 64 character code of random letters and numbers. I doubt that this would be of any use to you, but if you want to see it.....
Open AirPort Utility on your Mavericks Mac
Click the AirPort icon, the click Edit
Click the Base Station icon at the top of the screen
Click Show Passwords
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Spyware is a self-inflicted injury.
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Configure your firewall correctly (turn off ALL unused services) and stealth it.
Don't use P2P (Limewire and the like) or visit "dodgy" (unknown, copyright infringing, skanky, pr0n, etc.) Web sites.
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Hi, first post here so please be gentle with me!
I have an Airport Express router which is working fine with my MBP running Leopard. Last week, my girlfriend got a new white MacBook but this new computer is unable to join my network when it is password-protected - I just keep on getting a message saying 'connection timeout' when I try and join the network. It works fine when I remove the password protection for the network, but this is hardly ideal because my network is then completely unsecured and anyone can join (I live in a block of flats). Also, whilst password protection is in place the problematic computer cannot find the Airport Express using Airport Utility, so I would be unable to make any changes if my computer was unavailable. I would be grateful for any guidance or help to resolve these issues as I want my network secure again!
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Open System Preferences > Network > AirPort > Advanced
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Click OK, then click Apply
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Locate the entry with the name of the wireless network and click to highlight it, then click the Delete key on your computer
Close KeyChain Access
Restart the computer
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I get the feeling that most of the people replying here don't know the difference between WPA2-Personal and WPA2-Enterprise.
Personal has a passkey.
Enterprise uses both a username and password, usually in conjunction with a Radius server (802.1X athentication).
What we've had to do solve this problem is create a second SSID on the network that authenticates on WPA2-Personal. We use a really long password to secure the network, one that I will never be able to memorize in my lifetime.
All we can hope for is that these enterprise-level vendors will, perhaps, gain a greater understanding of wireless authentication processes and the needs of actual enterprise customers who at least a percieved need for wireless printer capabilities. It used to be that customer was always right, though. Perhaps those days are gone...
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Hi there!
I'm currently running a wireless network in my apartment that is passworded on a regular bare bones LinkSys router. Currently I have both my PC desktop and my MBPro on this network. Both are running just fine.
What I am concerned about is people in the apartment complex using my network. I know I could bump up the security on my router but what I really want is a program that lets me A) see the IP's of people connecting to my network, if any, and B) single them out and block them. I have no idea whether such a program exists for Leopard. I'm actually fairly computer-savvy, but network security is a new arena for me.
I'm just wondering if anyone could recommend a program to use that is only moderately complex. Also, I'm willing to pay money, but free is always better. Or any other information would be great, e.g. if the MBP already has the propensity for this type of activity on its own. I know it does a great many things .
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Message was edited by: demosthenes_

demosthenes_ wrote:
A) see the IP's of people connecting to my network, if any
Your router should provide this via the web based administration interface.
B) single them out and block them
In stead of monitoring the router for rogue connections, you could setup your Linksys router to perform MAC address filtering. MAC Address filtering involves setting up a whitelist of MAC addresses that can connect to the router and any MAC address that isn't in the list you can explicitly deny access.
What you would need to do is to add the MAC address for each device you have that you want to connect to the network.
To be honest though, if you're at all concerned about the security of your data, http traffic, if you do any online banking, shopping etc you should really enable the encryption features of your router. With the way you have things setup at the moment, even with MAC Address filtering enabled your wireless connection can still be snooped on which means your passwords, account numbers etc are potentially travelling in the clear over the airwaves.
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Help: network security question

I just bought a PowerBook G4 running OSX 10.4.5 and was wondering about network security. What are some good anti-virus protection programs? I was searching the Apple store and found Net Barrier X4 and Virus Barrier X4 by INTEGO. What is the difference between the two? Are there other programs out there that are better? I will be the only person using this computer and it's for personal use, not business. Does anybody have any recommendations?
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What you mention anti virus software programs. In your topic it reads "network security question"
There is a difference between the two. Network security would be protecting a local LAN or WAN home network used for gaining access to the net. If this is what you want to do then you should have your network WEP or WPA password protected and enable OS X's personal Firewall by going to System Preferences->Sharing->Firewall->Start Firewall. Some good tips to remember are:
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*Keep your network password complex (12 digits and letters).
*Don't hesitate to tell your ISP if someone is "using" your Network.
*If you see any unknown files don't open them!
Now if your were talking about a Software virus that affects your computer and causes it to malfunction/crash/break Then you don't have very many worries as there are no "Real" viruses for the Mac right now other then two worms, one which is spread via iChat and the other Bluetooth, both causing you to open them and give your Admin password to run them
In other words moral of the story is don't open unknown files/programs and don't give your Mac your password unless you know what it's for and why it's asking.
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Virus Barrier, attempts to keep viruses from affecting your OS by scanning for them and warning you if it finds one and delete them. Once a again two different types of software.
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