[CTS] Re: Setting UP a Wireless Network
- From: "Russ Blakeman" <rhb57@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 20:20:36 -0500
No I doubt there is but then anything you can do at least slows the pro down
and of course makes for a amateur free system so you can at least
occasionaly scan your system for holes and leaks and try to curb the
invasions. My wifi has been hack-free since jan 1 with attempts in the log
but none sucessful AFAIK.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Eric C. Vogel
> Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 12:31 PM
> To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [CTS] Re: Setting UP a Wireless Network
>
>
> IS there really a way to lock down WiFi?
>
> Also, I have to Wifi WAP's any way to better secure this setup.
>
> Cable Modem
> Netgear WGR614 with b & G with WPA-PKI, Encrption changed every
> 60 min. WPA
> key maxed out and unique, MAC blocking, turning of SSID.
>
> Computer (Installing software firewall soon) Print Server
>
> Microsoft MN-500 in WAP mode. B, WEP 128-bit, MAC blocking, SSID
> on. This is
> the weakest link here. I have to use this to connect my SmartDisplay to as
> it does not know WPA. It is only used to connect to my laptop (Remote
> Desktop). NetStumpler shows the IP's for this one. Is there anything that
> can be done like subnetting?
>
> Laptop (Has software firewall, File and Print Services disabled for Wifi
> card.).
>
> Thank you,
> Eric Vogel
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Russ Blakeman" <rhb57@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 12:23 AM
> Subject: [CTS] Re: Setting UP a Wireless Network
>
>
> > allowing only mac (hardware) addresses is a good thing to do anyway,
> > prevents (but does not totally prohibit) others from getting onto your
> > private network. It keeps the rookies off and only the most
> savvy can work
> > around in most cases.
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > [mailto:computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
> > > Kim/Dreamspinner3
> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 11:06 PM
> > > To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Subject: [CTS] Re: Setting UP a Wireless Network
> > >
> > >
> > > Yes, I read that in the directions. I will try that tomorrow.
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Eric C. Vogel" <ECVogel@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: <computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 9:43 PM
> > > Subject: [CTS] Re: Setting UP a Wireless Network
> > >
> > >
> > > > You may have to spoof the MAC address.
> > > > Thank you,
> > > > Eric Vogel
> > > > http://shelluser.mvps.org
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Kim/Dreamspinner3" <dreamspinner3@xxxxxxx>
> > > > To: <computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 10:29 PM
> > > > Subject: [CTS] Re: Setting UP a Wireless Network
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Both the router and the PC card use 802.11b protocol. The
> router/main
> > > PC
> > > > > are on the 1st floor of my house & the secondary PC with the
> wireless
> > > card
> > > > > is upstairs. I use Road Runner cable to connect to the internet &
> > > > > according
> > > > > to their website, each time I connect I get a dynamic IP address.
> > > > >
> > > > > The router can act as a DHCP server & the card in the PC
> upstairs is
> > > also
> > > > > set up the same way. Both are set to use the same channel, 11.
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "Vernon Balbert" <vbalbert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > To: <computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > > Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 8:45 PM
> > > > > Subject: [CTS] Re: Setting UP a Wireless Network
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >> Based on earlier messages regarding this, my first reaction
> > > is: are the
> > > > >> two cards using the same wireless protocol; i.e. 802.11a
> or b or g?
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
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