Router Security Settings D-Link DI-604

I just got a D-Link DI-604 WIRED (not wireless) Router.
I changed the password from the default. I disabled "UPNP" because I heard that was a good idea. I also disabled "Gaming Mode" because I don't do games. I have a G4 and a G3 hooked up to it, as well as my cable modem and a printer. Everything works.
What I am trying to find out is what other settings I should consider changing from the default settings.
There are a lot of choices, much too numerous to enumerate. I have sole control over both computers. Nobody has my permission to access my computer from the "outside". Of course, I surf the net and do normal things on it. All I want to do is make sure the "bad guys" don't get into my computer and do nasty things.
Do any of you have some general advice or websites to recommend?
G4 QuickSilver Dual 800MHz; 512 MB SDRAM Mac OS X (10.3.9) Pioneer DVR-111D; also two G3's

The best thing to do is to block every port that you don't need. Both in and out. The you'll know which application needs which port. Try netbarrier.

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I have a WRT300N v1.1 with the most recent firmware (v.1.51.2) and my security settings are mixed network mode, wide radio band, wide channel 9, standard channel 11, using WPA personal in tkip, with SPI firewall enabled, and SSID broadcasting off.
My security light is not on even though my security settings are in effect.

It is interesting how different tech support people give different answers. One guy tells me it's broken and another told me that it's not used. What was also weird was that even the tech support people don't know what buttons, lights, and features the WRT300N had. They didn't know it didn't have SecureEasySetup. Tech support told me that it is okay that the light is off. In fact, it's supposed to be part of SecureEasySetup (SES)which the WRT300N does not have. Basically, they put a light on the router that wouldn't be used. So, just check that your security is on in the browser based configuration page (which you can find by putting 192.168.1.1 in your address bar and pressing enter). If it says your security is active you are okay and the light being off is no issue. Although, I'm totally flabbergasted why they would put a light that wouldn't be used. If you notice, the WRT300N has a black button on top that has a padlock on it and the words reserved around it. There are two differing accounts for the use of this button. Tech support told me that you press it to back up your router settings (I'm too scared to try this) and I found on the forums that it's "reserved" for some future use. I think that when they upgrade the firmware, the button may be but to use for SecureEasySetup, but at the moment it's of no use. I hope that helped. This router has been a source of so much annoyance and hardship, but it's working fine now.

2nd wireless router security settings

Hi, hope someone can answer this for me.
I have a WRT-610N and I've just set up a 2nd wireless router (E3000) to extend range of my wireless network.
Same SSID, same subnet, DHCP off etc. All works fine. Network passwords I set identically.
My question is: what security settings should I apply on the 2nd router? i.e. I have MAC address filtering on the internet-connected primary router, the WRT-610N - should I apply this on the E3000 also?
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1. wireless MAC filtering is useless anyway. Don't set it up. It's only causing problems to you. (You would have to set it up on all access points/routers)
2. Setup WPA2 Personal with AES and a strong passphrase. That's secure.
3. Set up identical SSID and wireless security setting on both for a roaming network.
4. Choose different channels on both, if you use static channel assignments to avoid interference.
5. Make sure SSID broadcast is enabled.

WRT546 v5 wireless router security settings mysteriously reset?

Hi. I owned a WRT546 v5 Linksys wireless 802.11g router. After purchasing it roughly 2 years ago, I set up my network name and set WPA security. About a year ago I noticed that it has somehow been reset to the default settings: network name - linksys / . Rather chagrinned and a bit frightened, I checkly reset it to my preferred network name and WPA security.
I just noticed the weekend that it had once again reset itself to the default settings. Last time I know for sure my network name was correct was about a month ago. It something I want to set and not worry about.
I want to make clear that the router has not been moved, nor has the reset button been pushed. It is out of the way and not messed with.
Has anybody else experienced this problem. I do not particularly like the idea of my network security being randomly reset without my knowing.
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Hi!
This happens when the router loses its firmware......try upgrading the firmware....
I personally dont think its due to someone hacking your network or a weak WAP key.....try upgrading the firmware and reinstalling the router..and that should work for you...
This is a common occurrence with this kind of routers...so you dont have to worry about it...
Revert Back if you still face any problems!!!!

Wireless Network Security Settings

I have purchased a WRT54G router. I had no problems getting one computer and one laptop on the internet with the security settings turned on. The problem is that I am trying to connect an older laptop to the system. The older laptop does not have a ethernet connection port so I am not able to run the normal setup. It does have wireless adapter card. With the card I can get on the internet when the router security settings are turned off but I want to turn my security setting on. How do I keep my security turned on and still be able to get on the internet with the old computer? I was told that it would be possible and that I could set up a password to where the older laptop could sign on to get on the internet. How would I go about doing this?

First, make sure you have the latest driver for your wireless card.
Next, in the computer's wireless software, go to "Preferred Networks" (sometimes called "Profiles" ) and enter your network's SSID, encryption method, and key. Next make this network your default network and set it to connect automatically. (Note: to do this, you may have to right click on your network and select "Properties" or "settings". ) Reboot computer. It should work.

I currently have a D-Link DI-604 broadband router with windows computers. How can I add wifi to the network for use with ipad? Can I use AirPort Express?

I currently have a D-Link DI-604 broadband router with windows computers. How can I add wifi to the network for use with ipad? Can I use AirPort Express?

Yes. You can directly connect an 802.11n AirPort Express Base Station (AXn) using an Ethernet cable. The AXn would then just need to be configured as a bridge to allow the D-Link to continue to provide both NAT & DHCP services for all network clients connected to either router.
In this configuration, the AXn would broadcast a wireless network for your wireless network clients to connect to.

Any Security Settings on Wireless WRT150N Router?

Is there any way i can set up a password or any security settings on my router if so please tell me how. And i read over the FAQs, sorry if i missed it but i didn't see this question there.

Yes, your router has a full standard set of security features.
Here are my tips for how to set up your security:
To set up wireless security, you must use a computer that is wired to the router.
Where to find the router settings: The router's login password is usually on one of the "Administration" pages. The other settings are all found in the "Wireless" or "Security" section of the router's setup pages, located at 192.168.1.1
First, give your router a unique SSID. Don't use "linksys".
Make sure "SSID Broadcast" is set to "enabled".
Next, leave the router at its default settings (except for the unique SSID), and then use your pc to connect wirelessly to the router. Test your wireless Internet connection and make sure it is working correctly. You must have a properly working wireless connection before setting up wireless security.
To implement wireless security, you need to do one step at a time, then verify that you can still connect your wireless computer to the router.
Next, encrypt your wireless system using the highest level of encryption that all of your wireless devices will support. Common encryption methods are:
WEP - poor (see note below)
WPA (sometimes called PSK, or WPA with TKIP) - good
WPA2 (sometimes called PSK2, or WPA with AES) - best
WPA and WPA2 sometimes come in versions of "personal" and "enterprise". Most home users should use "personal". Also, if you have a choice between AES and TKIP, and your wireless equipment is capable of both, choose AES. With any encryption method, you will need to supply a key (sometimes called a "password" ).
The wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) that you have will need to be set up with the SSID, encryption method, and key that matches what you entered in the router.
Retest your system and verify that your wireless Internet connection is still working correctly.
And don't forget to give your router a new login password.
Picking Passwords (keys): You should never use a dictionary word as a password. If you use a dictionary word as a password, even WPA2 can be cracked in a few minutes. When you pick your login password and encryption key (or password or passphrase) you should use a random combination of capital letters, small letters, and numbers, but no spaces. A login password, should be 12 characters or more. WPA and WPA2 passwords should be at least 24 characters. Note: Your key, password, or passphrase must not have any spaces in it.
Most home users should have their routers set so that "remote management" of the router is disabled. If you must have this option enabled, then your login password must be increased to a minumum of 24 random characters.
One additional issue is that Windows XP requires a patch to run WPA2. Go to Microsoft Knowledge base, article ID=917021 and it will direct you to the patch.
Sadly, the patch is not part of the automatic Windows XP updates, so lots of people are missing the patch.
Note:
WEP is no longer recommended. The FBI has demonstrated that WEP can be cracked in just a few minutes using software tools that are readily available over the Internet. Even a long random character password will not protect you with WEP. You should be using WPA or preferably WPA2 encryption.

Best Wireless Security Settings-WRT54G Linksys Router

I've been running into problems attempting to set the wireless security settings for my router and then trying to connect to the internet from my iBook. As long as I enable SSID broadcasting I can find my router but the problem starts when I enable the security settings. The iBook will then ask for the password and nothing I've inserted works??? I'm at a loss. I've given up, those sorts of brickwalls can do a number on your head--major headache this weekend..so I will try again tomorrow. I thought the passphrase is your password--the only thing that I haven't tried (after searching the forums here) is putting the $ in front. Does anyone have this particular router that can give me some suggestions (in basic, simple terms please) that can help me get started on a good security setup so that I won't be scared someone in the neighborhood (as I've read previously) is scanning and can log onto my internet connection. Thanks!
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Why in heaven would you want WEP to secure your network when you can have WPA which is more secure and doesn't have this kind of problems???
With the right tools (available free on the net) you can crack almost any WEP protected network in less than a day (I have done this with my friends to prove them how weak WEP is).
So imagine you set your WEP protected network, a neighbor crack it and use it, all of this while you CAN'T use your own network.
You should try WPA, good luck...
BTW: I have the same router, with WPA and SSID broadcast disabled.
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Back button from cross-document link shows Security Settings pane

I have a PDF with many cross-document links (links to page views in another PDF within the same folder). When users have these set to open in the same window, the expected actions occur: the source document closes (or appears to close) and the destination document opens to the chosen page view. However, once we password protect the PDFs, we notice an odd behavior. When the Back button is used to get back to the source document, it takes the user back to the appropriate spot; however, if the user had their bookmarks pane open in the source document, the Security Settings pane is open instead when Back is used.
So, to summarize:
- Cross-document link from source doc to destination doc, preference set for these to open in the same window.
- Source doc and destination doc both password protected.
- Initial view setting for both docs is Bookmarks Panel and Page.
- User has bookmarks pane open in source doc, clicks on cross-document link.
- Source doc closes, destination doc opens as desired.
- User presses Back button.
- Destination doc closes, source doc reopens to the appropriate location - but bookmarks pane is now replaced by the Security pane.
We'd really like to find a way to avoid this; this is a pretty useless pane to have open and the structure of these docs means that users are frequently going to view them with their bookmarks open. Is this a bug? Is there a setting I can dig for? We think it's not happening in Acrobat 9 (I can't confirm, but this is what my client has said) but is happening in 10 and 11, and also in the current version of Reader.
Can anyone shed any light?

Remember that here you have of community of fellow end-users. Not the Acrobat Engineering team eh.
afaik - It is build in behavior. Similar to defaulting to display of the pages thumbnail pane in the navigation panel when an "insert" page is done.
There is a certain logic to it so it may have been deliberate. As an end-user I'm not appreciative of such. Some "developer staged user assistance" I can do without.
You may want to consider a submission via:
Adobe - Feature Request/Bug Report Form
Be well...

Problems with D-Link DI-604 router

I have two PCs in my LAN. They both are connected to a router.
One PC is running Slackware 10.2 while another is running Arch 7.1 pre1.
When I was using Azureus on Slackware one, it caused no problems.
Then I have transfered my ~/.Azureus folder to Arch and changed router`s settings to forward port to my another PC. (Advanced > Virtual Server > 192.168.0.110 Both 6827 / 6827 always).
After like a minute or so my router stops responding or slows down alot.
When I look at logs I see "Unrecognized attempt blocked from xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:15485 to my.ip.yyy.yyy UDP:6827".
How come?

So i have removed my port forwarding rule, enabled UPnP, azureus stopped giving me errors and stuff, everything would be just fine, but:
- I can only download torrents, uploading is always at 0 B/s.
- Router is still slow as hell when running azureus.
Also, nmap localhost and nmap my_real_ip shows zero open ports, shouldn`t at least azureus port be open?

How to Change Security Settings on an Existing Wireless Network

I'd like to change existing network security settings to WPA2, AES or at least to from TKIP to AES.
I'm familiar with browser access to the router and with how to change the settings on the router.
My question is how to do this as painlessly as possible for the network. Step by step would be nice
I guess first I have to change the router settings using the computer running Easy Link Advisor?
Do I then have to disconnect/reconnect that computer?
Do I have to disconnect every other computer and then connect each one again with the updated settings?
Will the change in security settings affect my print server? If so, do I have to set it up from scratch in ELA?
For the record, I have a WRT-300N and the print server is a 54g.
Anyone who reads this may also want to look into recent news. May not be a big deal, but a vulnerability of WPA/TKIP has been identified.
Thanks in advance to anyone who answers.
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Do I really need to set security for my wireless connection. I searched for available WiFi in my area prior to installing my network and none were available. Does that matter?
The network never did function right from the start. My desktop is a Dell Inspiron 510n and is not wireless capable? So when I tried to add my HP mni 1000 it did not let me access the Internet.
So now I have an unsecured network. Am I vulnerable to attack?
Which leads me to my real question How do I change the security settings?
Oh yeah, my home computer crashed due to a program I downloaded, so I do not have access to it. i'm a mess....
Thanks,for any help
Phil

Unable to change wireless security settings on WRT54GS v5.1

I'm using a WRT54GS v.5.1 with the latest firmware (v1.50.9).
Set this up this weekend - all was fine until last night when the router stopped broadcasting the signal. I've reset the modem countless times and powered it down and back on again.
The router is now working fine - but I'm unable to change any of the wireless security settings. When I try to change the setting under Wireless > Wireless Security to WEP, it just jumps back to Disable and no changes can me made. Same situation when trying to enable a Wireless MAC Filter?
Any ideas? I don't want to use the router without any security in place!

you can try to upgrade the firmware of your.
try this link :
http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=557&p_created=108421...
make sure to select the correct model and version of your router. if you cant see the model # of your router as one of the downloads, you will need to have the router replace (hope you'll not).
hope this help.
~ lyf_R_foeittee ;o) ~~

D-Link DI-604 and torrents

I`ve encountered pretty wierd problem with D-Link DI-604 router.
I have two PCs in my network, 1 slackware and 1 arch. Running azureus on slackware one gave me no problems. But when I transfered my ~/.Azureus folder to arch computer (and of course changed router`s settings to forward azureus port to arch pc) it all started. When I run Azureus I usually get many connections. Router seems to simply block them.
Even if I have enabled port forwarding via Advanced > Virtual Server ( 192.168.0.110 Both 6827 / 6827 always) Status > Log still gives me
Unrecognized attempt blocked from xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:6881 to yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy UDP:6827 and so on.
After running azureus for few minutes router slows down. I get massive lag when trying to do anything with it.

Sorry for this thread, when I have posted it, opera started doing wierd stuff, so I thought I haven`t actually posted (even after refreshing page I couldn`t see my thread). So I had to post again.
Mods, please remove this thread.
And sorry again.

Problem with security settings on wireless network

I swapped out an old D-link router for a new D-link gigabit router and am now unable to get the security settings to stay on WPA2. I can set it okay, but the padlock doesn't show up next to the network name and when I go back to system preferences it has reverted to "none" under the security settings. Any suggestions??

Hi Bernd,
Thanks for the quick reply! And: of course there is no Acrobat Reader As everyone around me calls it like this I just wrote w/o thinking about it. Sorry!
I passed your answer to my colleagues searching for a solution. Obviously they made the right settings but the other side using the Reader had a too old version in which commenting was not possible, yet.
Hmm, all this hustle for no reason...
Anyway: thank you very much for helping!
Take care,
Birgit

Security Settings in Robohelp 9 PDF files

I think this is a Robohelp problem because it only happens when I launch a PDF from a Robohelp-generated site. It does NOT happen in Adobe Acrobat. It may be a conflict with Windows 7 - we just loaded it yesterday - because before that everything worked.
We created a PDF file with interactive fields, and NO security settings. The file has signature fields that populate with your digital ID when you click the red tag. It works just fine in Acrobat - you can type data into the fields, and the digital ID dialog launches when you click the red tag. If you click OK, the field displays your digital signature.
However, when I launch the file from online help I created with Robohelp 9, I get an error message stating that the security settings on the document don't allow adding text or placing a signature on it. I double checked, and there is NO security. See the attached images. Is this a bug? Should I report it?
Thanks

Hi there
I'm wondering if the following is happening to you.
When in Acrobat, you are viewing the document differently and able to make edits. When you are opening the PDF from RoboHelp (or more accurately, the browser) you are presenting it from the PDF reader and not Acrobat. Thus you have different capabiities.
Cheers... Rick
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