2007-01-19 15:01:22 · 5 answers · asked by drbarnum 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
just encrypt it!
2007-01-19 15:08:33 · answer #1 · answered by Stuka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several things. One is to use the security protocol that requires a password for access to the wireless network (WEP on older routers, WPA or WPA2 on newer ones). Another is to use what is called a "hardware filter" that allows only the computers you designate to access your network. Some people also advocate having the router hide its name from being broadcast. Wikipedia has a good article on this.
2007-01-19 15:09:16 · answer #2 · answered by jodido47 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost, enable WPA or WPA2 encryption. There are other techniques which can ward off the casual hacker, but without encryption they won't stop a serious attacker.
2007-01-19 15:05:42 · answer #3 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never want you to learn that. Then if Im in your nieghborhood with my laptop how could I use your connection to surf the net and answer these silly little questions. Seriously I hope no one ever tells you.
2007-01-19 15:05:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres fun little programs out there where when a person uses ur connection, they get a virus that kicks them off the web. also Norton and otehr people make software you can buy that will encrypt it
2007-01-19 15:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by airforcekid 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋