newbie help configure wireless security

I bought a Linksys wireless router, WRT54G, hooked it up to cable modem surf
board.

Then I turned on my laptop and was able to connect to internet without a
problem. Then I noticed several wireless access point I can use, mine
showing up as unsecured. How can I change the settings so I am the only one
that can access it?

You need to go to the router's configuration menu (192.168.0.1 or a
variation thereof)and enable WEP. If available, enable WPA for increased
security. Furthermore, change your SSID from the default Linksys to a
name of your choice. Change the default logon password. See your manual
for instructions on how to do what I've suggested. Take care.

"WINSLIX" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
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> I bought a Linksys wireless router, WRT54G, hooked it up to cable
> modem surf board.
>
> Then I turned on my laptop and was able to connect to internet without
> a problem. Then I noticed several wireless access point I can use,
> mine showing up as unsecured. How can I change the settings so I am
> the only one that can access it?
>
>