How do i secure wireless network?

[cold14]

Whenever I see other wireless networks on my laptop, they always have a lock next to them and to acess that network you've got to have the password.

How do I put that type of security on my wireless router and whats it called?

I have a Netgear DG834G v2

Thanks

[RatherLargeBear]

Take a look here:

Netgear dg834gv2

[randy_tho]

Here is a list of things to do:

1) Enable WPA-PSK using TKIP encryption. - This gives you the best access control for a home setup. Make sure your clients support this otherwise you must use WEP. You password protect your AP so a password must be entered to connect. I reccomend using a passphrase of at least 20 characters including numbers and symbols.

2) Enable MAC filtering and add your wireless computers to the trusted list.

3) Change your SSID to not default. Also you may consider turning off the broadcasting of the SSID.