i mean his laptop has wireless card so he can also surf internet through my connections but he lives in next door apartment. all i want to know is how safe is my data transactions over the websites as he is also using the same connections wirelessly but we dont have any networking between our laptops but i still have doubt like can he access my information on my laptop or is anyway i can catch him as he is using my connection but he is not equally paying and denying of using my connections wirelessly
is any way i can catch him , i can put password but i dont want to do that i just want to know how safe my data's / information is .
2007-09-12 12:11:04 · 11 answers · asked by sunny 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I would STILL put a password - because your neighbours on the other side, above you, and below you could ALL be using your router without your knowledge ;););););)
2007-09-12 13:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by Bubbles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have a disk, either from your IP provider or with the wireless hardware/software package that lets you set up a password for your pc and for the router, this stops other people hacking into it. This is the network key. Read your help files for setting up a wireless network. This is normally done with the help of the disks I mentioned, or through the Network Settings in your Control Panel (also right click on the wireless connection on your taskbar).
Your computer is more at risk because you are using an open connection rather than a neibor hacking into it - if they can, anyone can. You can share the network key with them, if you want to but at least you then know who has access to it.
2007-09-12 12:23:55 · answer #2 · answered by typoifd 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read everyone above who is telling you to secure your wireless and do it NOW!..
You said "but we don't have any networking between our laptops" that simply is not true. If you and he are using the same "wireless" system YOU ARE NETWORKED. That is the way it works. The only difference between a wired network and a wireless network is you don't have a WIRE between the machines. He is pulling an IP address from your router, that puts him on YOUR NETWORK!
Here is a great article on the hazards for YOU of running an OPEN wireless system.
http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/08/01/Web-apps-over-Wi-Fi-put-data-at-risk_1.html?source=NLC-WIR&cgd=2007-08-02
Basically when you connect wirelessly without any encryption you are sending ALL your data out into the world for ANYONE to read. So do yourself a favor and LOCK DOWN your system!
You only have to enter your "pass phrase or password" ONE TIME on your computer , it will keep it so there is no reason not to password your wireless.
2007-09-12 12:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The 4Mbps rate is the rate of the external connection through your ISP to the modem they gave you. The operation of your G (or N for that matter) router is entirely independent of this. The wired internal network speeds are 10/100/1000 depending on the capablity of your wire network and the wireless is 54 or less depending on how many walls, floors and other junk are between you and the router.
2016-05-18 00:53:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the simple answer is yes, if he's smart or has the proper tools he can access your data and so can anyone else.
Secure your router and don't share your connection.
2007-09-12 12:27:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hes jacking up your Internet bill also i suggest you lock your sever with a password. No data is being shown to him.
2007-09-12 14:46:08 · answer #6 · answered by Elegwa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to go to your router settings on the internet and make sure you are secured. You need to change your routers password and change any settings that make it a secured wireless connection. type in your routers address 192.168.1.1 to make the changes.
2007-09-12 12:27:08 · answer #7 · answered by fire8u 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
well people looking at your data is never really safe i would put a secure server just for your peace of mind if your really worried about your data safety=)
2007-09-12 12:20:16 · answer #8 · answered by =) 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes he could access your data if he knew how, and if you knew how you could find out what he does when he comes in. best way is to encrypt your data.
"Tbenn" you must be American, or you'd say "you are" instead of "your".
2007-09-12 12:44:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
easy simple answer
first thing..YES if he knows how he can access your information
second thing....all you need to do is encrypt your router data and that stops him cold
2007-09-12 12:34:20 · answer #10 · answered by br_foot 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋