aRSekicker

hi guys im new 2 computers ive got a desktop pc
im on aol broadband
my question is my sisters boyfriend ( to**er ) has just got a laptop
comes around here and somehow taps into an internet connection for free
i have mcafee firewall std with aol plus spyware and windows firewall
not sure if he using my connection as he reckons always shows around 3 different connections available ?
i have passwords on mine and they dont know them
so just wanted 2 know 4 sure how 2 definitely stop the little ****** in-case he using and getting any info from mine !
any info please guys

bob269

Is your aol broadband modem wireless?, if it's hardwired to your pc then he's not using your connection, if it's wireless then he could be, otherwise it could be your neighbours wireless that he's picking up.

If yours is wireless then you need to set up some security, the guys on here will point you in the right direction.

Luminous

iTrader: (3)

Yup, you need to know if you are wireless or not before we can help.

If you are, wait till he is doing something important and pull the plug You will know if he is using it then

aRSekicker

thanks 4 replies guys
yes im on wireless
speedtouch box if any use 2 you ?

Banality

You need to set up a WPA secure connection. This might help.

Securing your Wireless Network

Luminous

iTrader: (3)

In addition, if you are using a desktop PC you may want to /already have wires running to it. If you are not needing the wireless capability of your speedtouch, then you can disable it entirely. The most secure wireless network is one that does not exist

If you disable it and your visitor cannot connect then you will know he was using yours.

If you are going to use wireless, the type of security that you use on your network is important. This article will help you understand the basiscs: BBC NEWS | Technology | Wi-fi security system is 'broken'