Is someone stealing your Wi-Fi?

If your favorite website is taking forever to load, outsiders may be the source to blame for using your Wi-Fi. While chances are it's just a neighbor mooching off of your signal, cyber-criminals could be using your internet to spread viruses which could eventually get you into trouble. You MUST protect yourself! You can, however, protect your signal.

1.) Open up a Web-browser window.

2.) Type the router's internet address in the URL box. It may look like something like http://192.188.1.1. Look in the device's manual to find yours. You might be able to type in a Google search - "Linksys wireless router IP address" - should work. If you're prompted for a user name or password, check your manual. More than likely, the password will be "password," or "admin."

3.) You should now be on the router's configuration page. Set up a wireless protected access (wpa). You should be able to find this under the "Security" tab. Enter a password that is close to you, and easy to remember. Make sure you save it somewhere safe, and you can now rest easy knowing your router is safe from outside intruders.