Securing wireless network

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Securing wireless network

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doh102 View Member Profile	Sep 15 2005, 08:47 PM Post #1
Member Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 18-August 05 Member No.: 31,558	Ok, i know this is real dumb, but i just set up a wireless router. I don't want other people in apartments near here to leach off from this signal, so how do i set up a password or something that will only allow my three computers to connect. Please remember it's going to be like coaching a slow monkey through this, so be lehman-ish. Thanks for any help anyone can give.

Leurgy View Member Profile	Sep 16 2005, 05:19 AM Post #2
Voted most likely Group: Members Posts: 3,674 Joined: 19-September 04 From: Collingwood, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 2,883	Hi doh102. I've been waiting for a post like yours. While wandering around the McAfee site I found something new called McAfee Wi-FiScan. QUOTE McAfee Wi-FiScan surveys your current wireless network connection, your wireless hardware and the local environment to assess security risks introduced by the wireless network . I don't have any wireless equipment so I don't know what it does but I think you can trust McAfee. If you try the scan, please let us know what you think. It will advise you on security measures that I'm sure will involve their products but there are alternatives available. I do know that most wi-fi equipment has security turned off by default so you will need to do something. Here are a couple of other sites you may find helpful: WPA Wireless Security for Home Networks Intel's Wireless Network Security Resource Center And no, this isn't dumb. Rather its smart to be proactive where security is concerned -------------------- ** We use our powers for good, not evil ** When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail. Abraham Maslo

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