2006-09-07 12:37:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I don't know ... however, you won't need such a program if you activate encryption, password and other security on your wireless network. Prevention is the best way to deal with the problem.
2006-09-07 12:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Locate?
No, you can't get any kind of physical location... all you know is that they're in range of your access point. Normally no more than a few hundred feet. Is there a car parked outside?
Neighbours?
Try switching the router off suddenly, and listen for the yell...
Keep in mind, however, that if they're using an enhanced antenna (see under "Pringles Cans"), they might be a couple of miles away.
It's best just to enhance the security on your router... stop beaconing your SSID... change the channel often... use strong keys and MAC filtering... change the keys often... switch off the router when you're not online...
None of these are guarantees of security (except turning the router off) - WiFi security is notoriously porous, to those with imagination and patience - but they will discourage the casual intruder enough to make them go elsewhere.
2006-09-07 13:44:43 · answer #2 · answered by IanP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way to physically locate someone using software. Wireless access points have a limited range so it's safe to say that it's someone within a couple hundred feet (max) of your house.
If you are concerned that someone might be using your wireless access point without permission you should really focus on makeing it as secure as possible.
1. Learn how to configure your wireless access point
2. Learn about WEP and WPA
http://netsecurity.about.com/od/quicktip1/qt/qtwifiwepwpa.htm
3. Enable encryption based on suggestions from step 2.
Consult your access point manual for this
4. Enable MAC address filtering.
http://netsecurity.about.com/od/quicktip1/qt/qtwifimacfilter.htm
5. Change your encryption key at least once a month.
2006-09-07 13:28:58 · answer #3 · answered by reason1000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it's called wireless hacking. Any guy (or girl) with enough knowledge of wireless networks and computers can (conceivably) drive around a city with a laptop until he finds a path into a computer, or even a businesses network. It's actually very easy (compared to non-wireless hacking), and wireless security is sub par. All you need is a signal and a method to read and decipher the code.
As far as a program, you'll need enough skill to figure that out yourself...or find someone who has written one.
Napolean Dynamite: "Chicks only like guys with great skills...computer hacking skills"
2006-09-07 12:48:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first answer is the same that I would say. Log into your router and you can check all the information there. Read the documentation that came with your router.
For security I suggest MAC Address filtering. WEP encryption will slow your internet connection and transfer speed for your network. MAC Address filtering simply dissalows any wireless devices from connecting if their address is not on the list.
2006-09-07 12:49:38 · answer #5 · answered by taskr36 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have PC Cillin Internet Security 2006 and it has a feature to detect Wi Fi intrusion. Tren Micro's Antivirus, Firewall, Spam Blocker and Spyware suite.
2006-09-07 13:57:53 · answer #6 · answered by Forza Catracha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just log into your Router.
check the documentation you will be given a URL for this.
enter the admin username and password. here most of the routers ahve a link to see all the connected devices.
2006-09-07 12:41:10 · answer #7 · answered by chharsha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
secure your wireless with a WEP key then you don't have to worry as much.
2006-09-07 12:44:09 · answer #8 · answered by funwithfondu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋