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In <1129578918.058497.310140@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups .com> on 17 Oct 2005
12:55:18 -0700, "author" <author@thebestever.net> wrote:
>I was wondering is there a way to lock down the wi-fi without having to
>ask encryption key or mac address, but just have the wi-fi be a local
>network resource only? Like you have to be a user on the local network
>to use the wi-fi?
For any real security you need both authentication and encryption; e.g.,
WPA-PSK with a long/strong passphrase.
>I share a house with temporary housemates. Since I offer temporary
>housing they come and go.
>
>I thought that would be cool. I noticed the wi-fi getting a little slow
>and thought maybe it is time to lock the wi-fi down a little bit.
>
>Was hoping to get around key passwords.
To protect yourself against your housemates you need more than just wireless
security -- you need to firewall them away from your part of the network. In
a logical sense this is:
+--------------------+ +-----------------+ +----------+ +-----+
<--+ DSL or cable modem +-+ Wireless Router +-+ Firewall +-+ You |
+--------------------+ +--------+--------+ +----------+ +-----+
|
+--> housemate
|
+--> housemate
In other words, NOT:
+--------------------+ +----------+ +-----------------+ +-----+
<--+ DSL or cable modem +-+ Firewall +-+ Wireless Router +-+ You |
+--------------------+ +----------+ +--------+--------+ +-----+
|
+--> housemate
|
+--> housemate
--
Best regards, HELP FOR CINGULAR GSM & SONY ERICSSON PHONES:
John Navas <http://navasgrp.home.att.net/#Cingular>
Newbie: Is Lan Security an Option for Locking Down Wi-Fi Resource? 
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