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Old 18-05-2006, 10:15 PM
Dennis
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Hi Mike

When setting up your wireless network, you should do the following to prevent other wireless users accessing your network:
  • Change the default Router password
  • Disable SSID broadcast
  • Change the default SSID name
  • Enable MAC address filtering
  • Limit the DHCP addresses to the number of devices you have
  • Turn on WEP or WPA encryption if going wireless
I know of a couple of guys at work who have discovered the wireless networks of neighbours who have basically open networks, akin to hanging a network cable outside your window and putting up a sign saying “please connect..”

Cheers

Dennis
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