network mayhem!

tomchong · 05-06-05, 12:58 AM

ive been running a wireless network in my apartment for about 6 monthes now. i really never knew anything about networking so i was satified just getting it to work, and was very careless when it came to security options. when trying to share files today, i realized that ive actually been leeching off at least one, possibly two, other persons wireless connections in my building who coincidentally have the same router (DI-624) and have left them with the default settings as i have. i do not feel these people are a threat to my security, but nonetheless, how do i keep them out and make sure all my wireless machines connect to my network only, so i can share my files?

nahmus · 05-06-05, 01:53 AM

set your WI-FI security password. then change the SSID of your wireless connection. this way you can connect to your network by name.

elfiena · 05-06-05, 09:06 AM

quick and dirty way to keep others out of your wifi network - MAC address filter

ps2cho · 05-06-05, 09:14 AM

Just turn off the automatic connection to a Adhoc/Inter network. Then connect only to your own.

Make sure you always change your SSID and add WEP. Its very important these days.

05-06-05, 12:58 AM	Thread Starter #1
tomchong Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: poco	network mayhem! ive been running a wireless network in my apartment for about 6 monthes now. i really never knew anything about networking so i was satified just getting it to work, and was very careless when it came to security options. when trying to share files today, i realized that ive actually been leeching off at least one, possibly two, other persons wireless connections in my building who coincidentally have the same router (DI-624) and have left them with the default settings as i have. i do not feel these people are a threat to my security, but nonetheless, how do i keep them out and make sure all my wireless machines connect to my network only, so i can share my files? __________________ Mobile 2600+@20012.5 Abit NF7-S 2512 ocz pc3200 Rev.3 (2.5-3-3-11) 74gig raptor Maxtor 10 200gb w/16mb cache Lg dvd rom Thermaltake 480W psu XFX 6600gt@550-1100 3dmark 03 8459 My HEAT
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05-06-05, 01:53 AM	#2
nahmus Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Sailing the Azure seas	set your WI-FI security password. then change the SSID of your wireless connection. this way you can connect to your network by name. __________________ Shame on the night..... for places i've been and what i've seen... For giving me the strangest dreams - Dio(RIP)
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05-06-05, 09:06 AM	#3
elfiena Member Join Date: Apr 2005	quick and dirty way to keep others out of your wifi network - MAC address filter
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05-06-05, 09:14 AM	#4
ps2cho Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Socal, no hella here	Just turn off the automatic connection to a Adhoc/Inter network. Then connect only to your own. Make sure you always change your SSID and add WEP. Its very important these days. __________________ Q6600 @ 3.6GHz:.:GA-P35-DS3L:.:4GB DDR2 RAM:.:BFG GTX 260:.:Ultra 120 eXtreme:.:Corsair 520HX X2 3600+ @ 3.1GHz:.:GA-MA78GPM-DS2H:.:1GB DDR2 RAM:.:eVGA 7900GS 256MB:.:Corsair 400CX HTPC: X4 620 0.9v:.:DFI LP JR 790GX:.:2GB DDR2 RAM:.:Asus HD4550 512MB:.:Corsair 450VX:.:32" Vizio 1080p HDTV Laptop: Sony Vaio CW27FX:.:Intel Core i5 @ 2.4GHz:.:GT 330M 512MB:.:4GB DDR3 RAM:.:14" LED AMD CPU List:.:How to HLDS:.:Heatware "The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear."-Jiddu Krishnamurti
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