How secure is your wireless network?
By Bionicman
@Bionicman (3958)
Czech Republic
December 12, 2009 12:16pm CST
What kind of wireless protection are you using?
Even if you have a password on it, it's pretty easy to brake, even people with basic computer knowledge can go through it. Have you ever received a much larger internet bill than you think you should have? Well there's a chance you're not the only one who's using your internet connection.
Even I connected countless times to someone's wireless using my laptop when I didn't have my own available. Hope they have a flatrate lol. Do you have flat?
I use simple WEP protection but I'm planing to set up WPA2 encryption and allow only mac addresses of my 2 computers so there won't be a way that somebody would connect.
2 responses
@gloamglozer (1289)
• Australia
13 Dec 09
I don't even have wireless. I still use a router with a 15m cable connecting to my phone line.
@Bionicman (3958)
• Czech Republic
13 Dec 09
That's the best way for stable connection. I wish my desktop PC could be connected by cable so I wouldn't get all sort of weird lag while playing games. But the router is downstairs so it's the only way. Maybe I'll get 30 meters cable lol. But at least I can surf from the bed with my laptop
@gloamglozer (1289)
• Australia
13 Dec 09
Actually, it can be quite unstable. It was screwing up before and I called up my provider and they asked me how long the cable was and they said it was too long. I get a lot of ping than I used to when I ran speed tests.
@Bionicman (3958)
• Czech Republic
13 Dec 09
Thanks for the info. So I guess wireless could be better choice than 30 meters ethernet cable. I need a good ping in games but I'm not getting it with this connection
@yugasini (12892)
• Secunderabad, India
13 Dec 09
hi bionicman,
i am not using any wireless protection to my internet,i am using usb modem internet that too monthly unlimited plan,but my internet speed is very less 237 kpbs,it is not broad band some times it is taking lot of time to connect some minor delays will be there i does not care,have a nice day
@Bionicman (3958)
• Czech Republic
13 Dec 09
I hate those. I had only 512MB monthly bandwidth available and I crossed it bigtime and ended up with bill for exactly $1000 (read ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR). I'm making some money online so I can pay them back. Jesus I was an idiot
