Wireless Network...

[M0NEYSH0T]

Hello.

Recently I finally set up my wireless network at home Linksys Wireless-B to be exact, and it's working great. My only concern is security, because in theory, my neighbor, if he was so skilled (or not) could go buy a wireless adapter and leech off my internet connection, network, etc...

Which brings me to my purpose for writing here. How do I make this thing secure? That is, add a password or do whatever in order to make it secure.

I also have Tivo hooked up to it which runs great, but I am not sure with that aspect of things if I can create a password, perhaps I can, perhaps I can, but that's the least of my worries right now.

Thanks in advance...

Matt

 

[bobcpg]

well i'm not too experienced into this but...

- you could enable MAC filtering.

- somehow just lease enough ip addresses for your equipment

- block out all other ip addresses.

- encase your house in a thin lead plate.

i'm thinking that the first 3 might help/easier.

-bob


edit: LOVE THE NAME!!

 

[M0NEYSH0T]

encase your house in a thin lead plate.

I like that one the best! The only reason for my concern is, when I set up my laptop to work wirelessly, I'm asked which wireless network I want to connect to, and there's someone?s in addition to mine present! LOL

 

[JackMDS]

Link: Wireless Security for the Home User.

 

[M0NEYSH0T]

Thanks a lot for this!!