Can it prevent me from using it if they are? Also, if you know how to stop this, I'd like to know. I think my neighbor uses mine, not totally sure though.
2007-10-26 10:47:17 · 6 answers · asked by bernel1403 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Your wireless router should maintain logs on what systems have connected to it.
It wouldn't prevent you from using it unless the unauthorized user actually logged into the router and changed the configuration. However they could use up a large portion of your bandwidth and slow things down for you.
The best way to secure your wireless network is to require an encryption key to access it. Almost all routers and wireless network cards support WEP. WPA is even better and WPA2 is even better still.
Setting up encryption serves two purposes. One is that it keeps those who do not know the key from connecting to the router. Two is that it prevents your data from being sniffed while it is being transmitted between the computer and the router.
2007-10-26 10:53:16 · answer #1 · answered by SilverKing 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Easiest way is to just change your workgroup name at your router. The only way I know to tell is the flashing light, if it is going a mile a minute the connection is being used, by you or by someone. Certain communications happen even when you are not actively using your network. But you can see the difference. So I suggest to see the light....I mean watch the led, switch the workgroup name and see if there is any difference. If they are using your network, it will take a while to find out your new name.
But, thats a quick way to see. Like the others have said, the best way is to end up with a secured WEP network.
2007-10-26 11:04:10 · answer #2 · answered by PyroTech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah go in your router
secure it with a network key prefer WPA
and a name
and hide it from other people
and also check router logs
on your laptop/desktop go to wireless adapter and configure your adapter to hold the network name and key because that way those computers will only have access
2007-10-26 10:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by cherokee.diamond 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't really a way to tell if that is happening, unless you're experiencing irregularities with your connection .. that can very well be a cause.
Try calling your Internet Service Provider & ask if they can upgrade your connection to have WEP security. That way, for anyone to configure a connection to your router, they will have to have a 13-character pass-code to bypass the security.
2007-10-26 10:50:51 · answer #4 · answered by Betwixt & Between 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
A firewall or one of them programs like Norton Virus, that protect your computer from trojans etc..
2007-10-26 10:51:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
Go to thier house and find it. Then kick thier *** if they're using it...
2007-10-26 10:50:22 · answer #6 · answered by daymanman 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋