WPA-PSK (Pre Selected Key); that's where I get to hard-wire my own key? (I thought that was what WEP was...hoo-boy!). OK, so then I should be able to pick my own key...and probably change it every so often.
Thanks about the warning about Linksys stuff heating up. I chose linksys because it 1) was cheaper than similar devices when compared on CDW's website (although I did notice that Netgear did not show up on their comparison guide...Hmmmm) and 2) Was the brand Comcast themselves used. I'll go back to the website (and eBay) to do a price and feature comparison with netgear.
What's a "b-only laptop"?
And yes, I can get to my next door neighbor's AP if I put my wireless-enabled laptop in the right place. They are not particularly tech-savvy, and have the setup that was installed when their cable modem was put in a year or two ago. I have actually connected to IWETHEY using it. I'm usre they are using the default setup.
Appreciate the pointers, dws.