[SOLVED] Wireless Internet Security

JHY-IC · 05-15-2007, 06:51 AM

I have two computers in my house that are utilized for Internet and email. One is a notebook with a Belkin 54g wireless notebook network card [F5D7010]. The other computer is a desktop with a wireless g desktop network card [F5D7000].

The wireless cards receive information from a Belkin 54g Router [F5D7230-4]. The router is connected to a Motorola SB5100 SURFboard cable modem.

Both computers have NOD32 A/V and Zonealarm Internet Security Firewall.

Recently, a neighbor came by my house and told me while he was online, he could see my Internet connection[?].

The security/encryption available with the router [WEP], will not work with my notebook, so I leave it turned "off"] .

I know with wireless Internet, the signal is transmitted which would allow anyone outside of the house to connect to the Internet. Is software available, which I could install on both computers, which would limit access to my connection?

Any help or ideas would be appreciated.

Joseph

**Go The Power** · 05-15-2007, 07:18 AM

Hello JHY-IC

When you set up your home network or when you got your modem you should have got a SSID number and also a WI-FI pin? did you receive them?

**johnwill** · 05-15-2007, 01:22 PM

You need to enable encryption on the Belkin router, then connect and enter the same encryption key on the workstations. If all the cards support WPA, that is the encryption to use, and a long and random key of 20 characters or more is best.

If you do that, you'll be quite secure.

Robert McSturb · 05-28-2007, 02:38 AM

Maybe it's better to buy a software for wifi security? I don't know which one but probably it will help.

**johnwill** · 05-28-2007, 10:13 AM

Software for WiFi security? Maybe you should think about your answers before you provide them.

Good encryption is the right answer to this question.

05-15-2007, 06:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
JHY-IC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 46 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2	[SOLVED] Wireless Internet Security I have two computers in my house that are utilized for Internet and email. One is a notebook with a Belkin 54g wireless notebook network card [F5D7010]. The other computer is a desktop with a wireless g desktop network card [F5D7000]. The wireless cards receive information from a Belkin 54g Router [F5D7230-4]. The router is connected to a Motorola SB5100 SURFboard cable modem. Both computers have NOD32 A/V and Zonealarm Internet Security Firewall. Recently, a neighbor came by my house and told me while he was online, he could see my Internet connection[?]. The security/encryption available with the router [WEP], will not work with my notebook, so I leave it turned "off"] . I know with wireless Internet, the signal is transmitted which would allow anyone outside of the house to connect to the Internet. Is software available, which I could install on both computers, which would limit access to my connection? Any help or ideas would be appreciated. Joseph

05-15-2007, 07:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Go The Power Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Australia Posts: 10,981 OS: Windows XP Home SP2 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Wireless Internet Security Hello JHY-IC When you set up your home network or when you got your modem you should have got a SSID number and also a WI-FI pin? did you receive them? __________________

05-15-2007, 01:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,685 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Wireless Internet Security You need to enable encryption on the Belkin router, then connect and enter the same encryption key on the workstations. If all the cards support WPA, that is the encryption to use, and a long and random key of 20 characters or more is best. If you do that, you'll be quite secure. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-28-2007, 02:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Robert McSturb Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1 OS: xp	Re: Wireless Internet Security Maybe it's better to buy a software for wifi security? I don't know which one but probably it will help.

05-28-2007, 10:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,685 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Wireless Internet Security Software for WiFi security? Maybe you should think about your answers before you provide them. Good encryption is the right answer to this question. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience