2007-06-06 09:17:07 · 5 answers · asked by Laurie T 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Yes. Make sure you enable encryption on the wireless router. It is not enebled by default. Read the help files or the manual to find out how to do this. It is usuall simple. Encryption prevents people who do not have the "key" to access and use your wireless router.
2007-06-06 09:25:53 · answer #1 · answered by hi5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its more risky! Well, you can reduce the chances to a big extent if you secure your line with a very hard password. For example your password should be a mixture like this one: @FG545%&^$#^&*54. Hackers are currently developing software that try's to hack unsecured lines. Don't be happy that u are safe by securing your line with a tough password. It's still vurnerable (I know the spelling is wrong)
2007-06-06 16:24:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Hackers are those people who need a strong motivation to perform such a crime. In case you feel that your network stores information worth motivating a hacker then you are not safe even in a wired network.
Wireless routers have various security mechanisms built into them. Certain wireless routers/access points also allow you to incorporate more complex security mechanisms.
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2007-06-06 16:25:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
unless your wireless router is no secure then yes
2007-06-06 16:21:17 · answer #4 · answered by skater_2626 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With no or wrong encryption, yes, so start using WPA which is a much stronger method.
2007-06-06 16:23:30 · answer #5 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋