Wireless help

Gloria Estefan SG

i am using wireless laptop so my friend told me it could be tap by others. how do i stop this from happening? and how do i tap other people’s line?

Twincat SG

look into your wireless router operating leaflet (for quick setup), it should cover the setting of wireless security password… you can switch off your wireless router and see if you can log onto other ppls signal… if you are using orignal software with your login settings, my advice is better not try…

Gloria Estefan SG

what are the benefits of tapping people's line?

ditzy SG

You get a kick, and you get to boast:"I tapped my neighbour's line! I ownz!" Laughing

Twincat SG

You can do anything (etc hacks) online, while someone else takes the blame... maybe able to look into the users computer and find some interesting stuff...
not much benefits to the normal people...

Gloria Estefan SG

i c but twincat isn't that kind of dangerous if i go wireless? eg if i go mcdonald's and use or use wirelessly at home. can gimme advise twincat?

johntolly SG

If you are setting up wireless connection at home, it will be safer for you for you to actually encrypt your wireless activities.
Refer to your manufacturer handbook on WEP

as for mac, i think their connection is secured and encrypted. so no worries.

Gloria Estefan SG

hi johntolly, if i am getting a new wirelessly setup in my home, do you have any recommendation? like links or pictures of that wireless thing thanks John

johntolly SG

Check out these site

http://www.wardrive.net/
http://www.network-clue.com/network-setting-up-wireless.html

or google it yourself at http://google.com

don't be lazy Very Happy

Twincat SG

There is always a certain amount of risk involve when you go wireless...cos a snooper ( a user who capture data without you knowing ) is almost invisible to you. like what johntolly had suggested to encrypt/cloak your channels...

but then again it is jus some inconvenance... it is just like the lock in your door, it can prevent a passerby from entering your home but a skilled locksmith can still open the lock.

Accessing at Mac should be ok since it is for a short while (less then 5 hours)
but do avoid online transaction where personnal info/password maybe transacted, if it is a must, ensure transaction carried out in 128 bits encryption . However i am still paranoid bout accessing sensitive info on other network where i can't see what is linked up, what if a data server is set between router and land line, any infomation can still be mined from that server. Check that your computer is disabled for sharing resources also...

ways to improve security...

1. Password protect your wireless connection(refer to your wireless router on how to access its setting table ) and network connection( avoid sharing resource on your windows settings).

2. Set/Limit allowed IP address/number of users on your wireless router.

3. switch off wireless connection whenever not in use.

4. Encrypt whenever you can especially your wireless channel.

5. Use a complicated password and a long one on your wireless connection. Example -> EdIih2S816c4H
include large and small caps with numbers that is random. Try to change password every 6 month for that kind of password...a simple password will need to change more often...

6. Dun leave your wireless router on for more 1 day.

Enjoy the freedom...

Wink

Gloria Estefan SG

mi bite johntolly's hand for calling me lazy Laughing thanks john tolly and twincat, you 2 so helpful to me. mackss