Enable Wireless Security in D-link WBR-2310 Wireless Router (WEP & WPA)

After configuring any wireless router we need to enable wireless security on it immediately. It is because right after configuring the router ,wireless will start function. At this time any one can log on to the wireless network transmitted by our router as it is unsecured wireless network. In this tutorial we are discussing the steps to enable wireless security (WEP & WPA) on D-link WBR-2310 Wireless Router. To know how to configure this router I recommend you to follow the link below.

How to configure D-link WBR-2310 Wireless Router

How to setup Wireless Security in D-link WBR-2310 Wireless Router




1. Log on to WBR-2310

In order to setup wireless security on a wireless router we need to log on to it. To know how to log on to WBR-2310 wireless router click on the link below.


How to log on D-link WBR-2310 Wireless Router


2. Click on Wireless settings

We can see Wireless Settings tab on the left hand side of the setup page in D-link WBR-2310 Wireless Router. Now the wireless settings page will appear. The points we need to remember here are:

i. Check Enable Wireless check box

ii. Change Wireless Network Name to a preferred name


iii. Select Wireless Security Mode

We can select either WEP or WPA from the list. The enhanced security modes like WPA2 and WPA2 Auto are also available.

Enable Wireless Security in D-link WBR-2310 Wireless Router


Enable WEP in D-link WBR-2310 Wireless Router



To enable WEP we need to select WEP Wireless security from the list. Now we will get WEP settings page.

Enable WEP Wireless Security in  D-link WBR-2310 Wireless Router

Here we can select either 64 bit encryption or 128 bit encryption.
For 64 bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into each key box. For 128 bit keys you must enter 26 hex digits into each key box. A hex digit is either a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from A to F. After entering the details click on save settings.


Enable WPA in D-link WBR-2310 Wireless Router




To enable WPA we need to select the WPA wireless security from security mode list. Now the WPA settings page will appear. Here we need to enter the Passphrase (Security key).
Enable WPA in  D-link WBR-2310 Wireless Router


After confirming the passphrase we need to click on save settings. Now wireless security is enabled in D-link WBR-2310 Wireless Router.

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1 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a great resource!