How to secure my wireless internet?
29 December 2008, 11:34 PM
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When logging into the router there should be a security option that will let you secure your router. It will start WPA or something along those lines. In the same area as this it will give you the option of setting a password.
Hiding it is the next step after this.
Hiding it is the next step after this.
29 December 2008, 11:40 PM
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Don't bother with WEP, it can be cracked quite easily. WPA is also vulnerable now. WPA2 is the best way to go if your access point supports it. If it doesn't, bin it and get one that does.
Do you still have the instruction manual for it, or know where to find it on the manufacturer's website?
Do you still have the instruction manual for it, or know where to find it on the manufacturer's website?
30 December 2008, 10:10 AM
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Thanks. I no longer have the instruction manual, its a Belkin one and I'll see if the model number is on it and then check their website.
I'll then come back for more advice if thats ok?
I'll then come back for more advice if thats ok?
30 December 2008, 10:49 AM
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Start by not broadcasting your SSID (your network ID)
Set your security to WPA2 - use a long and complex passphrase but something that is easy for you to remember
Configure MAC address filtering so the only devices allowed on your network are your pc, laptop, PS3, Xbox, Wii etc
Also, most routers have an option to disable an ICMP (ping) request from outside your network
This should suffice
Set your security to WPA2 - use a long and complex passphrase but something that is easy for you to remember
Configure MAC address filtering so the only devices allowed on your network are your pc, laptop, PS3, Xbox, Wii etc
Also, most routers have an option to disable an ICMP (ping) request from outside your network
This should suffice
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30 December 2008, 09:01 PM
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You need to be realistic in terms of what you're protecting & not get tooooo hung up on it.....
I basically want to stop my neighbours slowing down my connection or looking at my photo's etc. If MI5 want to take a look, then I'm sure they'll find a way.
Bruce Schneier uses a great example in Secrets & Lies that if someone tried to sell you a better front door lock that was twice as secure, would you bother ? Probably not as the ******* will just break a window.
For most people, all you want to do is stop the casual intruder, but depending where you live, you may want/need to try harder.
I basically want to stop my neighbours slowing down my connection or looking at my photo's etc. If MI5 want to take a look, then I'm sure they'll find a way.
Bruce Schneier uses a great example in Secrets & Lies that if someone tried to sell you a better front door lock that was twice as secure, would you bother ? Probably not as the ******* will just break a window.
For most people, all you want to do is stop the casual intruder, but depending where you live, you may want/need to try harder.
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