Wireless LAN

[Rhees]

Hello guys,

I will be upgrading my yahoo japan adsl account from 8MB to 12MB with wireless LAN option. Any security tips? I heard that one's wireless connection can be used by others without you knowing it. Can they read data that I send across the internet?

Thanks in advance.

[infinite_trial]

hi Rhees...refer to this site (http://www.eikaiwa.net/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=g et_topic&f=19&t=000026) on how to secure your yahoo bb connection.

[docomo]

@Rhees

Security tips *:)

~ Change Default Administrator Passwords ( And Usernames)
At the core of most Wi-Fi home networks is an access point or router. To set up these pieces of equipment, manufacturers provide Web pages that allow owners to enter their network address and account information. These Web tools are protected with a login screen (username and password) so that only the rightful owner can do this. However, for any given piece of equipment, the logins provided are simple and very well-known to hackers on the Internet. Change these settings immediately.

~ Turn on (Compatible) WPA/WEP Encryption
All Wi-Fi equipment supports some form of "encryption." Encryption technology scrambles messages sent over wireless networks so that they cannot be easily read by humans. Several encryption technologies exist for Wi-Fi today. Naturally you will want to pick the strongest form of encryption that works with your wireless network. To function, though, all Wi-Fi devices on your LAN must share the identical encryption settings. Therefore you may need to find a "lowest common demoninator" setting.

~ Change the Default SSID
Access points and routers all use a network name called the SSID (http://compnetworking.about .com/cs/wireless/g/bldef_ssid.htm). Manufacturers normally ship their products with the same SSID set. For example, the SSID for Linksys devices is normally "linksys." True, knowing the SSID does not by itself allow anyone to break into your network, but it is a start. More importantly, when someone finds a default SSID, they see it is a poorly configured network and are much more likely to attack it. Change the default SSID immediately when configuring your LAN.

~ Enable MAC Address Filtering
Each piece of Wi-Fi gear possesses a unique identifier called the "physical address" or "MAC address." Access points and routers keep track of the MAC addresses of all devices that connect to them. Many such products offer the owner an option to key in the MAC addresses of their home equipment, that restricts the network to only allow connections from those devices. Do this, but also know that the feature is not so powerful as it may seem. Hacker software programs can fake MAC addresses easily.

~ Disable SSID Broadcast
In Wi-Fi networking, the access point or router typically broadcasts the network name (SSID) over the air at regular intervals. This feature was designed for businesses and mobile hotspots where Wi-Fi clients may come and go. In the home, this feature is unnecessary, and it increases the likelihood an unwelcome neighbor or hacker will try to log in to your home network. Fortunately, most Wi-Fi access points allow the SSID broadcast feature to be disabled by the network administrator.

~ Assign Static IP Addresses to Devices
Most home networkers grativate toward using dynamic IP addresses. DHCP technology is indeed quick and easy to set up. Unfortunately, this convenience also works to the advantage of network attackers, who can easily obtain valid IP addresses from a network's DHCP pool. Turn off DHCP on the router or access point, set a fixed IP address range, then set each connected device to match. Use a private IP range (like 10.0.0.x) to prevent computers from being directly reached from the Internet.

~Position the Router or Access Point Safely
Wi-Fi signals normally reach to the exterior of a home. A small amount of "leakage" outdoors is not a problem, but the further this signal reaches, the easier it is for others to detect and exploit. Wi-Fi signals often reach across streets and through neighboring homes. When installing a wireless home network, the position of the access point or router determines it's reach. Try to position these devices near the center of the home rather than near windows to minimize this leakage.

~ Turn Off the Network During Extended Periods of Non-Use
The ultimate in security measures, shutting down the network will most certainly prevent outside hackers from breaking in! While impractical to turn off and on the devices frequently, at least consider doing so during travel or extended periods offline. Computer disk drives have been known to suffer from power cycle wear-and-tear, but broadband modems and routers can easily handle this treatment occasionally.

[Rhees]

Thanks for the tips. I'm still waiting for the new modem to arrive. So if i follow the instructions, my neighbor cannot tap into my LAN line? Madami kasing naka LAN sa area namin, and I can pick-up their signals. Some have their systems unlocked. Ba't kaya unlocked? I tried to click one of the unlocked signals and voila, I tapped into their line! How can I be sure that my settings will be secured? I have no worry of having an intruder?

Sorry for the questions ...

[infinite_trial]

Thanks for the tips. I'm still waiting for the new modem to arrive. So if i follow the instructions, my neighbor cannot tap into my LAN line? Madami kasing naka LAN sa area namin, and I can pick-up their signals. Some have their systems unlocked. Ba't kaya unlocked? I tried to click one of the unlocked signals and voila, I tapped into their line! How can I be sure that my settings will be secured? I have no worry of having an intruder?

Sorry for the questions ...

make sure to create a unique password. as much as possible avoid usin same passwords for your network and for your computer. enable password protection for important documents in your computer and enable firewall.

[docomo]

. Some have their systems unlocked. Ba't kaya unlocked?

...that's because their network is not secure... di nila alam some intruder ay nag pye~pyesta na sa wifi connection nila.

How can I be sure that my settings will be secured? I have no worry of having an intruder?

Sorry for the questions ...

.. it's all a combination of everything dyan sa lahat ng security tips .. go to www.google.com (http://www.google.com)
and type "settings"+lan .. para magkaron ka pa ng maraming idea ..:)

[mikoboy78]

Ako i have a separate wireless adapter.... My provider is Yahoo BB 26M at naka WAN ako using Bufallo Air navigator. Mas user-friendly at safe... :cool::) Yahoo BB kc masyado komplekado sa lahat. maski nga ung customer service nila eh may english speaking operator nga pero di naman nasasagot lahat ng tanong. at di ka pede mag complain sa kanila kailangan i dial mo ung japanese line... nakakainis!!!:mad: hehe:D

[Rhees]

@mikoboy78
Ano ba yung WAN? Kailangan ba ako bumili nung buffalo? May desktop kasi ako at isang laptop. Puede ba sila 2 sa isang modem lang? Papadalhan kasi ako ng bagong modem pero di ko ba nakikita. Dapat ba ako bumili ng wireless adapter o kasama na yon sa ipapadala sa akin? Sorry, wala akong alam dito ...

[bell]

Ako i have a separate wireless adapter.... My provider is Yahoo BB 26M at naka WAN ako using Bufallo Air navigator. Mas user-friendly at safe... :cool::) Yahoo BB kc masyado komplekado sa lahat. maski nga ung customer service nila eh may english speaking operator nga pero di naman nasasagot lahat ng tanong. at di ka pede mag complain sa kanila kailangan i dial mo ung japanese line... nakakainis!!!:mad: hehe:Dhello mikoboy78...paano ba ang pag seset up non?kasi bumili ako ng buffalo air navigaion kaya lang di ako yahoo bb ang provider ko eh,flets adsl ng dion,nakailang try na ako ng pag iinstall diko talaga alam kung paano,yon bang sayo japanese ng os o english os ng computer mo?please turuan mo naman ako.sayang naman kasi ang bili ko nito.:confused::D

[mikoboy78]

@bell and rhees

ang WAN po ay shortcut ng Wireless Area Network.... pede mo magamit ang Bufallo Air Navigator kahit hindi ka nka Yahoo BB...

Dalawa kc OS ko isang Japanese at English... una ko install sa jap at ayun ok naman kinapa ko lang sundin mo lng ang set up guidance...

Ung Bufallo isang set ko nabili... Isang adapter at isang USB receiver na pang desktop kung naka laptop ka bibili ng pang laptop na PC card... pero sa tingin ko pede rin ung USB receiver sa laptop...

Ikakabit mo muna ang cable wire from yahoo bb adapter to the Bufallo adapter then ikabit mo ang USB receiver sa desktop mo then install mo ang software para sa client manager ng Bufallo air navigator... ang hirap e-explain d2 eh... pls pm nyo na lng ako for further question...

slamat po....:)

[ganda_girl89]

ang WAN po ay shortcut ng Wireless Area Network.... :)


WAN is wide area network. a group of LAN or a network that spans wider than LAN.

[mikoboy78]

WAN is wide area network. a group of LAN or a network that spans wider than LAN.

yeah tama ka ganda girl.. medyo antok na ko nung natype ko yan eh.... hahaha sori for the mis info ha....:D:D:D