Re: Linksys 802.11B
Interesting....you mentioned..."I have the broadcast beacon turned off and DHCP allowing only two computers (Both desktop computers, niether hard wired) access. I have set them at 192.168.1.010 and 192.168.1.011. <br /><br />Perhaps I'm cornfused

It sounds like you have the DHCP range in the router set to start at IP address 192.168.1.10 and end at 192.168.1.11, (from your text above)<br /><br />In your first post you mentioned that you have each computer setup with a static IP address (you checked the box that says "Use the following IP address" (in network settings-TCP/IP)and entered in 192.168.1.10 for one computer and 192.168.1.11 for the other. <br /><br />In my previous post, I mentioned that if the ROUTER DHCP range is (for instance) 192.168.1.100 thru 192.168.1.199, you do not want to manually assign static IP's within this range. A bad IP, manually assigned might be 192.168.1.150 as it falls within the DHCP range of the router. <br /><br />Wanna try something?? (what do you have to loose except your sanity....mine's been gone for some time now...)<br /><br />Log into your router and goto the DHCP section.<br /><br />Make the DHCP range start at 192.168.1.100 and end at 192.168.1.103 (enough for 4 IP's on the hardwire LAN ports) in case you want to connect another computer to one of the RJ45 CAT5 lan ports .<br />-------------------------------------------------<br />On your first computer, go into Network settings-TCP/IP<br /><br />Click the box "Use the following IP Address"<br />Enter this info"<br />I.P: 192.168.1.10<br />Subnet: 255.255.255.0<br />Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1<br />Primary DNS: 192.168.1.1<br />-------------------------------------------------<br /><br />On the second computer, go into Network settings-TCP/IP<br /><br />Click the box "Use the following IP Address"<br />Enter this info"<br />I.P: 192.168.1.11<br />Subnet: 255.255.255.0<br />Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1<br />Primary DNS: 192.168.1.1<br /><br />Reboot each computer.<br /><br />On the first computer, click Start, Run <br />In the box type "cmd" (no quotes), click OK<br />A Dos window will open<br />Type "ipconfig/all" (no quotes) hit the Enter key<br />Verify that you have:<br />IP address = 192.168.1.10<br />Subnet = 255.255.255.0<br />Gateway = 192.168.1.1<br />DNS= 192.168.1.1<br /><br />Type "ping 192.168.1.1" (no quotes), hit Enter key<br />You should see replies FROM the router, which is 192.168.1.1<br /><br />Type "exit" , then Enter to exit<br /><br />Do the same steps above on your second computer. It's IP should be 192.168.1.11, all other info should be the same (subnet,gateway, DNS etc)<br /><br />Since you didn't mention the Model number of your Linksys router, I'll assume it's running stock firmware. The reason I mention this is some Linksys (and other brands)of routers, can run modified firmware that has an option to NOT allow access to the router programming features thru a wireless link. This can be a good feature, as your router would not be hackable from outside your home using a wireless NIC (network interface card). You would only be able to login into the router to make changes thru a wired Cat5 cable and that's better security.<br /><br />If it is stock firmware, you should be able to goto your browser, enter 192.168.1.1 on the top URL/Address line, hit enter, and see the routers login screen, from either of your computers....<br /><br />BTW, since you mentioned it...if you do go WPA, don't use common dictionary words in the passphrase...<br />Go here
Strong Passphrase and do a copy paste of one of the generated codes. Of course, keep a copy of the code(s) on a floppy for safe keeping. Don't worry 'bout the code dynamically changing, that happens only AFTER the initial key enchange.<br /><br />For folks that still use WEP (128 or 64 bit), you can use just a 'part' of the listed codes from the GRC site. Just cut as many characters as you need from one of the codes, it's still good. WEP, as mentioned can be cracked, but it sure beats nothing.