Wireless Network Security
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I have recently set a small network at my mums house, Wireless Router, Desktop PC and Wireless enabled laptop. Its basically to share the internet connection between the two computers.
It all works fine. too fine infact the next door neighbour can access the internet on their wireless laptop via our router!!
Does anyone know how can I stop this happening!!!!!
Thanks!
It all works fine. too fine infact the next door neighbour can access the internet on their wireless laptop via our router!!
Does anyone know how can I stop this happening!!!!!
Thanks!
You can't con an honest man!
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There is an option to setup a password and stops this from happening. Whats the make of the router M8 and I'll try and find a walkthrough for you.
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Hi,
The router is a Linksys Etherfast Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router With 4Port Switch.
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Does it have the ability to use a HEX Key? We did that with our Belkin ASDL router as we found someone using it nearly as soon as we turned it on! Found a free generator on the internet and used that to create it0
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Is the router Linksys as well and whats the model no?
Which one is it from these http://www.linksys.com/international/group.asp?coid=6&grid=33&scid=35 and have you looked on this web site under support?0 -
Its the BEFW11S4 model, couldnt find much support on the Linksys websiteYou can't con an honest man!0
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Its in the instructions M8 under Appendix B: Wireless Security.Appendix B: Wireless Security
Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.
Security Precautions
The following is a complete list of security precautions to take (at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed):
1. Change the default SSID.
2. Disable SSID Broadcast.
3. Change the default password for the Administrator account.
4. Enable MAC Address Filtering.
5. Change the SSID periodically.
6. Use the highest encryption algorithm possible. Use WPA if it is available.
Please note that this may reduce your network performance.
7. Change the WEP encryption keys periodically.
For information on implementing these security features, refer to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B
Broadband Router.”
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
Wireless networks are easy to find. Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network, wireless networking products first listen for “beacon messages”. These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the
network’s information, such as the network’s SSID (Service Set Identifier).
Here are the steps you can take:
Change the administrator’s password regularly. With every wireless networking device you use, keep in mind that network settings (SSID, WEP keys, etc.) are stored in its firmware. Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings. If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator’s password, he, too, can change those settings. So, make it harder for a hacker to get that information. Change the administrator’s
password regularly.
Note: Some of these security features are available only through the network router or access point. Refer to the router or access point’s documentation
for more information.
Download the manual from here: http://www.linksys.com/international/product.asp?coid=6&ipid=480
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Also see this as it tells you what to do to protect your wireless connection: http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?prid=173&scid=0 at the very bottom "Security Addendum (in PDF)"
Or
Download it from my website M8 http://www.tech-tronix.com/security.pdf
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