I have 3 wireless computers and a Playstation via network cable connected to my router. I am pretty sure my neighbours are using my internet through our shared wall. I'm not worried about super secure passwords or anything, I just need to stop your "average joe" from piggybacking my network. I have heard you can allow specific MAC addresses access to your network. How can I do this and allow a Playstation (not wireless and no MAC address as far as I know) to acess my network as well? Thanks!
2006-07-01 08:53:31 · 11 answers · asked by Jeal 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
If it helps, I have a D-link 802.11g router.
2006-07-01 08:55:58 · update #1
Really, my main question is, If I lock everything wireless out via MAC adresses, can I still use my playstation on a network cable?
2006-07-01 09:00:25 · update #2
The answer to your last question is yes. If you use the MAC address restrictions in the wireless configuration it does not affect the wired connections. They are separate. You put the list of the wireless PC MACs in the router wireless configuration and only those MACs can use the router. Any device plugged directly into the router ethernet ports can still use the router.
You could also turn on encryption for the wireless side using WEP (basic) or WPA (better). This prevents your neighbor from seeing what you're sending and from using the network too.
You can also do as First L says and turn off SSID broadcast, though on some wireless routers, turning this off prevents all PCs from connecting, even PCs that have the correct SSID set in their configuration. If your neighbor does not guess your SSID, they cannot use your network, but this can be sniffed from wireless packets by using special software.
2006-07-01 16:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by netguru 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get Wireless Internet Help http://internet.customer-supports.com/
2015-09-01 21:26:54 · answer #2 · answered by Narwin 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I had my Fios ( Fiber optics network) installed they put in a special firewall with a secret link to my wireless so that anyone that dose not have that secret link CAN NOT tap into my router.
Check with your local cable or even call the GEEK squad at best buy and they can help you.
Good luck
Ken T Sr
2006-07-01 09:06:17 · answer #3 · answered by KEN T Sr. 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to set this up in your configuration of your router. You should be able to access it and indicated the use of mac address for the number of hardware you are using through the router. I don't know what type of router you have, but it is pretty standard procedure. Good luck.
2006-07-01 08:58:15 · answer #4 · answered by Grasshopper 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The very easiest way to do it, (in order to keep everything working as you have); is that you configure your wireless NOT to broadcast the SSID. Change your SSID to something only you know, and then stop broadcasting it. This is the way I am doing it and it works wonders.
This way you won't need to deal with encryption or sophisticated stuff and still guarantees that your neighbors do not use your Internet access.
2006-07-01 13:50:30 · answer #5 · answered by First L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a wireless Internet setup too. Do you know I'm getting connection from a hospice facility which is like, a block away from my house. Scary!
2006-07-01 08:58:07 · answer #6 · answered by Kelly_from_Texas 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Simply encrypt your network with a password. This will stop your freeloaders.
2006-07-01 09:06:37 · answer #7 · answered by -:¦:-SKY-:¦:- 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Setup Wireless encryption (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
This link will help you:
http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1055&question=DI-614+%20/%20DI-524_revD%20/%20DI-524_revE%20/%20DI-624%20/%20DI-614+_revB%20/%20DI-624_revC%20/%20DI-624S%20/%20DI-774%20/%20DI-774_revB%20/%20DI-514%20/%20DI-514_revC%20/%20DI-784
2006-07-01 10:55:09 · answer #8 · answered by 2fee 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lock it through your internet provider
2006-07-01 08:57:16 · answer #9 · answered by sweetgcandi85 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe suggest splitting the bill?
2006-07-01 08:57:15 · answer #10 · answered by crystal 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋