 Re: Enabling Security for Wireless Router
On Mon, 07 Aug 2006 21:34:22 GMT, "Les" <lester123_nospam@adelphia.net>
wrote in <ylOBg.56762$u11.29124@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com>:
>I have a Linksys wireless router, which has a built in firewall. In
>addition, I have firewall software on my laptop.
>
>When my wireless router was installed, they didn't take the time to enable
>security, so I guess someone can be outside my house and get into my
>internet connection. I assume they cannot get into my computer due to the
>firewall.
That's a risky assumption. You're not protected by your router, only
your firewall software. Your router is vulnerable unless a strong
password has been set.
>Is it highly recommended that I have someone enable the security for the
>router?
Yes. Use WPA, not WEP.
>Once that is done, since I have 3 computers in the house using the
>router, what would be required to log into the router? Would a password be
>necessary the first time, or every day?
Just once.
>What are the possible consequences of not enabling security, other than
>possibly someone using my internet connection?
Identity theft.
Crashed computers.
Getting blamed for unlawful activities.
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