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Connected 2 internet with adapter. how do i enable security?

I have linksys router wrt54g. i connected my laptop. i have internet access, ip address, a mac address, ssid is linksys, and dns number, authentication is open, dhcp client is enabled. a gateway default number, a subnet mask, how do i enable my security

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Hi,
You can use the following link to enable security on the router
http://www.infosecwriters.com/text_resources/pdf/secure_linksys_wrt54g.pdf


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