If you're using WEP encryption on your home network, it's important that you create a strong, unique WEP encryption key/password and that you change your encryption key regularly to help protect your network. One of the weaknesses of WEP encryption is that it uses a static encryption key. You can compensate for this weakness somewhat by changing your WEP encryption key/password regularly.  Verizon recommends that you upgrade to WPA2 encryption and create a strong, unique encryption key/password. Please go to verizon.com/securemyfiosnetwork for details.

Note: When you change your network's WEP key, you must update the WEP key settings for all computers and adapters connected to your network.

Use the illustrations below to select your router.
 

If you're using WEP encryption, you can compensate somewhat for one of its weaknesses by changing your network's WEP key frequently. 

To update your Verizon 9100VM network security settings:

1. Open an Internet browser like Internet Explorer and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the Address field.


2. If this is the first time you've tried to access the configuration utility, the Welcome to Broadband Router screen will display. After reading this introduction, click OK.
   

 

3. If you have previously created your user name and password, enter your user name and password into the appropriate fields of the Login screen.

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If this is the first time you've tried access the configuration utility , the login setup screen will display.

1. Enter a user name in the User Name field.
2. Enter a password in the New Password field.
3. Re-enter your password in the Retype New Password field to confirm you have entered it correctly.
4. Select your time zone in the Time Zone field.
5. Click OK.
   
   

4. When the router home page displays, click Wireless in the top menu bar.

5. Click Basic Security Settings in the left navigation panel. [Show Me]

6. To change your WEP encryption settings, confirm that WEP security is selected in Section 4.

7. Take a minute to consider the amount and type of personal data you have on your network. Select 64/40 bit or 128/104 bit in the WEP Key Length field to provide the level of protection you think you need.

8. Enter your new WEP encryption key in the WEP Key field. The WEP key must be entered in Hex format, which means the WEP key can be any combination of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. An example of a 64-bit WEP key in Hex format could be 4A8BE34558.

9.Review your security settings in the Current Wireless Status section at the bottom of the screen. If everything is correct, write down your wireless settings and keep them in a safe place for future reference.  [Show Me]

10. Click OK to save your new WEP encryption key.

11. Close the Verizon 9100VM router Management Console.
 

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If you're using WEP encryption, you can compensate somewhat for one of its weaknesses by changing your home network's WEP encryption key frequently. 
 

1. Open a Web browser like Internet Explorer or Firefox.
   
   
2. Enter http://192.168.1.1 in the Address field of the browser.

3. Enter your user name. If you didn't change the user name during installation, enter admin in the User Name field.

4. Enter the password you entered during installation and click OK.

• Note: If you can't remember your user name or password, you will need to reset your Verizon 9100VM router to the default settings and reconfigure your home network.
   

5. Click Change Wireless Settings in the Quick Links section

6. In Section 5, you can change the level of WEP security by changing the setting in the Select a WEP Key field. You can increase the security by choosing the 128/104 bit level.

7. You can also optionally change the format of your WEP key to Hex or ASCII.

• Depending on the firmware running on your router, you may not have this option.

8. Enter the new WEP key in the Key code field.

9. Review your new security settings. Write down your new WEP key and keep it in a safe place. You will need it to update your network adapters.

10. Click Apply to save your changes.
 

Return to Changing your Home Network WEP Key

 If you're using WEP encryption, you can compensate somewhat for one of its weaknesses by changing your network's WEP encryption key frequently.

1. Open your Web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 in the Address field

2. Enter your router user name and password.

3. When the D-Link Configuration screen displays, confirm that the Home tab is selected and click Wireless.

4. Confirm that Enabled is selected for the WEP setting.

6. Set the WEP Encryption field to reflect the level of protection you want (64Bit or 128Bit). [Show Me]

7. Select ASCII in the Key Type field. [Show Me]

1. Note: Although you can enter a WEP encryption key in HEX format, it's generally easier to use the ASCII format and enter a phrase that's easier to remember.

8. Select the Key field (1 - 4) where you entered the WEP encryption key (Key1 in the example above). [Show Me]

9. Enter the new WEP encryption key. If you are using 128-bit encryption, you must have 13 characters. If you are using 64-bit encryption, you must have 5 characters. You may want to create a phrase that is easy to remember.

10. Write down your new WEP encryption key and keep it in a safe place for future reference. You will need it to update your wireless network adapters.

11. Click Apply to save your new WEP encryption setting.

Note: You must update the WEP encryption settings for all your wireless network adapters to match any changes you've made. 

Return to Changing your Home Network WEP Key

If you're using WEP encryption, you can compensate somewhat for one of its weaknesses by changing your network's WEP encryption key frequently. (Please note that Verizon recommends that you upgrade to WPA2 encryption and create a strong, unique encryption key/password)

1. Open a Web browser like Internet Explorer or Firefox.
   
   
2. Enter http://192.168.0.1 in the Address field of the browser.
    

3. Enter your user name. If you didn't change the user name during installation, enter admin in the User Name field.

4. Enter the password you entered during installation and click OK.

• Note: If you can't remember your user name or password, you will need to reset your Actiontec router to the default settings and reconfigure your home network.

5. Click Advanced to access the Advanced security options screen. [Show Me]

6. Scroll down to the Wireless Security section.

• Change your WEP encryption key. Please create a strong, unique encryption key – do NOT use the encryption key that is printed on the label of your router or that may have been used with an older router.

7. Change the encryption code for your active WEP encryption key.
 

8. Write down your new WEP encryption key. You will need it to update the security settings on your wireless network adapters.

9. Click OK to save your new WEP encryption key.

10. Close the Actiontec configuration window.
 

Return to Changing your Home Network WEP Key

If you're using WEP encryption, you can compensate somewhat for one of its weaknesses by changing your network's WEP encryption key frequently. (Please note that Verizon recommends that you upgrade to WPA2 encryption and create a strong, unique encryption key/password.)

1. Open a Web browser like Internet Explorer or Firefox.  

2. Enter http://192.168.1.1 in the Address field of the browser.

3. Enter your gateway user name. If you didn't change the user name during installation, enter admin in the User Name field. [Show Me]

4. Enter the password you entered during installation and click OK.

Note: If you can't remember your user name or password, you will need to reset your Verizon MI424WR router to the default settings and reconfigure your home network

5. Click Change Wireless Settings in the Quick Links section.

6. In Section 5, you can change the level of WEP security by changing the setting in the Select WEP Key field. You can increase the security by choosing the 128/104 bit level.

7. You can also optionally change the format of your WEP key to Hex or ASCII.

o    Depending on the firmware running on your router, you may not have this option.

8.  Enter the new WEP key in the Key code field. Please create a strong, unique encryption key -- do NOT use the encryption key that is printed on the label of your router or that may have been used with an older router.

9. Review your new security settings. Write down your new WEP key and keep it in a safe place for future reference. You will need it to update your wireless adapter settings.

10. Click Apply to save your changes.

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