wow !! im good

[AlanUK]

Just a quick list of things that are sensible to do on a Wireless Router for security reasons...

1. Change the access password. Most routers come with a default username and password e.g. Admin/Admin, it's always sensible to change the password and lots of people don't making their network really unsecure.

2. Hide the SSID (Network name). If it's not broadcasting itself then it's more difficult to connect to.

3. Only allow access to specific hardware. You should be able to set the router so it only allows pre-determined hardware to access the network. This is usually done by adding the computers MAC address to a list on the router and activating it to only allow access to the listed devices.

4. Set the security to use WPA or WPA2 encryption rather than WEP encryption as WEP can now be hacked in under 10 minutes using some freely downloadable programs from the internet.

Sorry for hijacking the thread, I hope you find the information useful.

Alan.

 

[mumloveseeyore]

wow i'm impressed, DH had to repair our laptop tonight as i'm too chicken to go near anything electrical with a screwdriver! Gill

 

[jns]

Just make sure you get up now and again from the sofa as the weight will go on fast
I think I know what i'm talking about ,

 

[scottishsue]

Well done Nat !!! Very impressed ........ I couldn't do it !!

 

[natalielongstaff]

Just a quick list of things that are sensible to do on a Wireless Router for security reasons...

1. Change the access password. Most routers come with a default username and password e.g. Admin/Admin, it's always sensible to change the password and lots of people don't making their network really unsecure.

2. Hide the SSID (Network name). If it's not broadcasting itself then it's more difficult to connect to.

3. Only allow access to specific hardware. You should be able to set the router so it only allows pre-determined hardware to access the network. This is usually done by adding the computers MAC address to a list on the router and activating it to only allow access to the listed devices.

4. Set the security to use WPA or WPA2 encryption rather than WEP encryption as WEP can now be hacked in under 10 minutes using some freely downloadable programs from the internet.

Sorry for hijacking the thread, I hope you find the information useful.

Alan.

very good advice Alan....if only i understood any of it

 

[wils]

Very impressive!

Glad its up and running

 

[saratogagirl]

well done Nat, glad you are all sorted

 

[CHEK]

Hey Girl Power , well done you!

 

[fizz13]

Who's a clever girl then? here's to many happy DISsing hours,

 

[DisneyJo]

very good advice Alan....if only i understood any of it

Ditto

 

[Lizzy Lemon]

I'm so envious, I can't do anything like that!. Will show DH Alan's advice as I think we've still got the password that came with the router kit. That's about the extent of my knowledge!

 

[alisonbestford]

Oh boy, think it's time I got my act together and actually ordered mine......

 

[Minniespal]

Nice one Nat

 

[tennisfan]

I'm glad you got it sorted . I hope it is easy as i'm setting mine up on Tuesday after we have our cable broadband installed

 

[arieljasmine]

Well done, Nat. We have wireless too, sometimes wonder what I did without it now!

Laur's

 

[alisonbestford]

Inspired by Natalie I ordered my laptop yesterday, from the same site, chose free delivery (cos I'm a 'cheapskate') and the delivery man has just left

Going to fortify myself with several cups of coffee before attempting to set it, and the wireless connection, up though

I'll be back tracking, through the posts on this thread, for the tips everyone has offered

 

[saratogagirl]

Alison which one did you go for, ther are some great deals on there, I am gearing myself up to order one

 

[alisonbestford]

This one:

http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5101AWLMi_LX.AX90X.017/version-1.asp

I was looking at the cheaper version, with 512 MGB:

http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Aspire_5101AWLMi_Laptop_LX.ABH0J.287/version-1.asp

.....but decided to go the 'whole hog'

I also ordered a wireless router which was, as Nat said, just under £50.

 

[natalielongstaff]

good luck with setting it up Alison, hope its as easy as mine was !!

 

[alisonbestford]

good luck with setting it up Alison, hope its as easy as mine was !!

Me too........