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October 3rd, 2006 19:00
Neighbor "piggiebacking" on my wireless
I have just noticed that my next door neighbor is using my wireless network connection for their computer. I have an Inspiron 8600 with a Dell True Mobile 2300 wireless router.
I want to set-up a way to lock out the piggiebacking, but don't know how to go about it without messing up my two computers' access to my network.
Could someone please run me through the steps to take for me to secure my wireless network? I do know how to get to the router via its IP address, but I don't know what to do once I am there (I tried to change some things, but found that my computers would could not connect so I reset it to the was it had been).
Thank you very much in advance for some instructions.
I want to set-up a way to lock out the piggiebacking, but don't know how to go about it without messing up my two computers' access to my network.
Could someone please run me through the steps to take for me to secure my wireless network? I do know how to get to the router via its IP address, but I don't know what to do once I am there (I tried to change some things, but found that my computers would could not connect so I reset it to the was it had been).
Thank you very much in advance for some instructions.
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NemesisDB
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October 3rd, 2006 19:00
assuming your computers are running windows XP with Service Pack 2, you also want to install this patch:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/893357
If your computers aren't running SP2 or even XP, let me know.
Doing the above will minimize the risk of problems later on.
Now that this is done, log into the router via the web utility with a computer that is connected to it by ethernet cable, not by wireless. I don't have this router and the docs are vague but you're looking for a wireless security page. Enable wireless security and choose WPA. You will likely have a spot to enter a passkey. Enter something long and random (and write it down somewhere). Short passkeys or common words are vulnerable to attacks.
Once this is done, press save, or ok, or whatever option seems appropriate. Your wireless clients should then prompt for the same passkey when you try to connect to the router -- assuming you're letting windows manage the connection
volcano11
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October 3rd, 2006 19:00