[CTS] Re: dlinks
- From: "Dangerous" <dangerous@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 14:49:57 -0800
Thanks for the instructions Eric. Much clearer than the book. The book ends
up me booting me off the internet on my laptop.
dora
----- Original Message -----
From: Eric C. Vogel
To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 9:38 AM
Subject: [CTS] Re: dlinks
Turn on MAC filtering, add all your MAC adresses to allow these PC's to
connect only. Turn off DHCP and assign IP address manually. Turn of SSID
broadcast but that will not matter much. Network Stumbler will still find it.
Change the password on the WAP to something strong, change the WAP name. For my
Smart Display to work, I had to enable SSID broadcast. More expensive WAP's
will alow you to turn down the power. Put the WAP in the middle of the house as
the range is 100-150ft.
If you are going to buy a new one Get 802.11g with WPA.
Thank you,
Eric Vogel
----- Original Message -----
From: Owens, Jack K.
To: 'computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 11:37 AM
Subject: [CTS] Re: dlinks
I would suggest that you ensure that the encryption is turned on and uses a
random or unique key. If you can see your neighbor's wireless, they can see
yours. If someone can see your wireless router and there is no encryption they
can basically have a look at your PCs and/or can piggy back on your Internet
connection if you are using a cable or broadband connection. There are some
unscrupulous types that drive around looking for wireless connections that they
can exploit. I had zonealarm on all of my PCs before I went wireless and with
adding the IP of the wireless router as a trusted zone I have had no problems.
I like the added layer of protection - Defense In Depth.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dangerous [mailto:dangerous@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 10:49 AM
To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [CTS] Re: dlinks
I read through all of the zone alarm and this has to do with the router
only I think. When I set up my lap top I was picking up a neighbor's wireless
signal. My Microsoft technician friend is coming over wed night and he will
fix the settings for me. Thanks for the suggestion.
dora
----- Original Message -----
From: Russ Blakeman
To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 8:23 PM
Subject: [CTS] Re: dlinks
Sounds like a redundancy that might cause problems - you should probably
check zonealram.com under support as I think they either have a doc or tutorial
there unless the help in ZA is enough. Ads?
-----Original Message-----
From: computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Dangerous
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 6:42 PM
To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [CTS] Re: dlinks
Zone alarm is already on both computers. I just need to know how to
set up the security on both so no one uses my adsl .
dora
----- Original Message -----
From: Russ Blakeman
To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 3:07 PM
Subject: [CTS] Re: dlinks
Why the need for the Zonealarm - your router should include a
firewall already.
-----Original Message-----
From: computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Dangerous
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 4:39 PM
To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [CTS] dlinks
I just got a wireless laptop for Christmas and have a D-Link
Wireless Broadband Router. I have both set up and working. My home puter is
running windows 98 and the lap top is running XP. What I am having problems
with is setting my wan settings so my broadband on my laptop and home puter is
safe. I am running zone alarm pro on both computers.
Any help or suggestions will be appreciated.
Dora
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