Is there anyway that when someone will access my wi-fi connection, a page will appear asking for passwords etc

Question

I have a Linksys WRT54G wireless router.

Answer 1

Which specific screens appear on the screen of client computers attempting to access your network will depend upon their network software, not your router.

By simply turning on security and setting an encryption key, any computer attempting to connect to your wireless network will need the key. Where exactly they are asked for it will vary- Toshiba, IBM, Belkin etc all have their own versions of wireless connection managers. Some will prompt the user for the security key on the screen when they're browsing networks and choose yours, others may have to select it somewhere in their network card setup. But the bottom line is without it, they won't be able to connect.

If you want maximum security then choose WPA if possible- 128 bit encryption is better than 64 bit, and as someone else already mentioned, you can even restrict access to specific MAC addresses (somewhat inconvenient if you wish to allow guests to use your network, since you'd have to add their addresses to your router configuration. Without MAC filtering, you can just give them the security key, and they'll be fine without you having to modify the router setup)

Answer 2

Okay, here is my personal experience ... take it for what it is worth ....

I have a latop with wireless, and have been known to check for wireless signals where ever I happen to be with it.

When various networks show up as being available, it also says whether or not they are protected or encrypted. If I were to click to connect to one that is encrypted, it asks me for the password or key in order to connect. If I am at a coffee shop or restuarant that provides wireless to its customers, often their network is protected, but they give you the code when you make your purchase, so I enter that in, and am able to access it.

So... the answer is , it is my experience that indeed, a person is asked for password or key in order to access an encrypted/protected wireless network.

Answer 3

no, unless you use a hotspot access point.

But if you configure your router correctly with added protection, if anyone want to access your WiFi connection, or hitch along your WiFI connection, they cannot do it, even if they are able to steal the password.

Set up the Wireless LAN security for 128-bits password
then setup the filter, only allow the MAC address of your computer to pass through router to internet.

Answer 4

I'm not sure, but the impliations of this mean that you will need to enter a password to use your connection.