Adding PW protection to site

[downloder]

I have attempted to add a UN/PW script to a page within my site. I wish to be able for the general public to access the site, but to allow only certin people into a "private" area of the site. So far I have only been able to lock out the entire website, or nothing at all. The site
( http://christensenscove.net ), is a combination Business/Family site still under construction. I am not to familiar with JS's or with HTML, or Flash, but am learning.
PHP, CGI, SSL, and other things, make absolutly no sense to me at this point.
Could someone advise as to how to put in a script (I do have a couple dl'ed from a JS site) to do the PW thingy?
I'd appreciate any help.

[brendandonhue]

JavaScript should not be used for password protection. Just about any JS password scheme can be busted in minutes.
If you are learning CGI-why dont you use that?

[pyro]

Or PHP: http://forums.webdeveloper.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9950#post51430

[downloder]

Thanks Brendandonhue and pyro for your response. Bran...I have no idea what cgi is or does, as stated, and pyro, that link prob would work if I knew how and where to put it. Because I am still a newbie, I use cuteSiteBuilder4, which does work fairly well and I am able to put in scripts and html things, but as far as getting into html pages and editing......well, I've not had to much good luck. Guess I'll just let the pros do the pro sites and stick with my novice stuff. Thanks for the attempts to help.