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| 719989 | 2008-11-13 04:17:00 | I have connected a wireless router, put in a password etc, can access it via laptop as expected, now I would like to know how I know it is secure and the neighbours can't access it. It says it is now encrypted, and daughter and I both had to input the password to access the net. | supergran (108) | ||
| 719990 | 2008-11-13 04:21:00 | they can see the wireless network but cant connect without the password | GameJunkie (72) | ||
| 719991 | 2008-11-13 04:30:00 | Yes-your neighbours cannot connect to your network UNLESS they know how to hack into networks. It'll make it harder for them to hack into your network if you have a WPA network instead of a WEP network, you can check this on the routers page (usually 192.168.0.1 or something similar-check your manual) But chances are, the connection will be so weak even if they do manage to connect to your network the internet will be too slow to be usable. Also-make sure your password/key is very secure i.e randomly computer generated-not a word. Cheers:thumbs: Blam |
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| 719992 | 2008-11-13 04:34:00 | As long as you used WPA or preferably WPA2 with a strong password (at least 8 characters with uper and lower case letters plus numbers and symbols) then you should be fine. WEP and even WPA with a weak password are pretty easy to crack for someone who knows what they are doing. |
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| 719993 | 2008-11-13 06:20:00 | Wikipedia will explain how WPA and encryption in general works if you want more detail. | beeswax34 (63) | ||
| 719994 | 2008-11-13 09:51:00 | Thanks everyone, yes it is WPA and over 8 letters and numbers long. I am so glad that I did it right, thanks for answering. | supergran (108) | ||
| 719995 | 2008-11-13 20:58:00 | The best way to check your wireless security is to have a laptop not on your network, eg a friend's, to try and connect with their wireless. | FoxyMX (5) | ||
| 719996 | 2008-11-13 21:26:00 | Agreed Blam6 Our neighbour is a motel with an unsecured Hotspot and it is sooo sloooow due to a weak signal Just not worth the hassle |
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