How do I change my network security Key?

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How do I change my network security Key?

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I use a Wireless-G Broadband Router for my home network. Though I secured my network with a security key, it has been conpromised and over three other computer are constantly using the signal from my wireless router. I am very concern about my security on the web and I want to change my network security key but I'm new to this and I don't know how. Are ther other options. Pls help.

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You need to login to the wireless router and change the key there to start with. Once you have done that change the key on your computers. Check the users guide for your router and/or the manufacturers support web site for help with the router. Also see this...

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/set-up-a-wireless-router

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Search?q=wireless&prd=Windows7

My general wireless security guidelines for home users...

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/LAN/SoHoWirelessSecurity.html

MS-MVP Windows Desktop Experience, "When all else fails, read the instructions"

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