how can i make sure that nobody can hack into my wireless broadband connection?

Answer 1

What thing you can do is set a username and password for your router and set your router to only accept one single IP address.

If you still have the manual for your router, it should explain you how to do it.

Answer 2

We have wireless broadband and have not had a problem with it. Its really a case of being specific. Do not try and build it, then protect it, protect it as you build.

As more computers join the network, make sure the router or access point knows the IP address, making sure that computers with an IP address not in the list cannot access the network. Also, set the encryption as good as your computers can get, I use WPA TKIP (I think) which is often the most secure you can get at home or in a small office. If you google it, you'll find plenty of answers and solutions that we haven't scratched on. But remember to place a secure firewall on your computers! I use ZoneAlarm so even if they manage to hack in, they will not be able to access the computer's resources other than the printer, but TBH I don't know what I hacker would want with a printer...

Answer 3

There are a number of things you can do to secure your wireless connection:

1. To change the settings on a wireless router, you need to use a password. All wireless routers come with a default password. Since these default passwords are public knowledge, you should change the password.

2. Turn on your router's encryption. All routers have some form of encryption to secure the Internet connection. By default, they are not turned on. If your router gives you a choice between WEP or WPA encryption, choose WPA because it provides better protection than the older WEP.

3. All wireless routers have a default Service Set Identifier (SSID) which is the name of your local wireless network. Usually, the default SSID is the model name of wireless router (e.g. NetGear...). There are many websites which list wireless router models and their corresponding default passwords. Since the SSID is broadcasted, anyone can tell which brand of wireless router you are using and match it up with the default password.

4. Use MAC filtering. Believe it or not, but all networked computers have a distinct identification code. You can set your router to allow access only to certain MAC "address."


There are a number of other things you can do to protect your wireless network but it would be too much to cover here. Instead, you should read PC World Magazines article on how to secure your wireless network.

"Step-By-Step: How to Build a Safe, Secure Network" -- Stan Miastkowski, pcworld.com (http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,115066-page,4/article.html)

Answer 4

There are two encryption protocols you could use.
Wep Wpa use one or the other. This means that without the code, which you won't tell anyone will you, no one can get into your network.
Or use mac address filtering which in effect blocks entry into your router by cable or wireless unless the mac address is on the list you make.
ALL of this is done via your router using an Internet browser such as IE Firefox or Flock. You will need to know the IP address of your router and the username & password to be able to talk to it.

Answer 5

manually put specified ip address to your router and make sure the signal is encrypted between the wireless router and connected computers using Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) or the newest encryption feature, Wireless Protected Access (WPA). WPA is the preferred encryption protocol.

Answer 6

Make sure you have your own wireless, and have a password.
Also make sure you have either free anti virus protections (AVG best to get if not up for paying) or Spyware Doctor (if your up for paying, probablly the best virus protection out and usually removes 98% off the viruses found. They also give you information on the virus and a level of 1-3 on how bad it is.

Answer 7

yeah yeah yeah , no wires is nice . But when you come across a hacker you really do not want wireless . The best security means **** to a hacker . Dont use wireless and secure in the same sentance .

Answer 8

Use WPA/PSK and apply a good password to protect you.

You should also be able to disallow new stations.

Both should be found in your router config.

Answer 9

Make sure it is encrypted!