how do i make my unsecure wireless connection secure?

Answer 1

PC World Magazine has a great article on how to setup and security a wireless connection, complete with pictures.

"Step-By-Step: How to Build a Safe, Secure Network
Choose the right network, install the adapters you need, and arrange for suitable network security." -- written by Stan Miastkowski, pcworld.com (http://www.pcworld.com/printable/article/id,115066/printable.html)


"Wireless Network Security 101

If you're running a wireless network with a router connected to the Internet, you have a small two-way broadcasting station that's a tempting target for unscrupulous folks. If you don't take some basic precautions, someone cruising by with a wireless-equipped laptop can freeload on your Internet connection, or gain access to your PCs to steal your data or to use your computer to send spam.

Wireless security is a work in progress, with evolving standards; and given enough time and access, a determined hacker can probably break into your wireless system. Still, you can take a number of steps to make the interloper's job far more difficult.

The settings shown here (from a Linksys WRT54G router) are typical, but check your manual for specific directions on how to access and change your router settings (usually by using a Web browser). ...[more]."

Answer 2

go in to ur router settings from da. internet explorer set up a wireless wep .or wpa secure key hit on apply

Answer 3

download free version of network magic

Answer 4

Unplug it