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Have a look at page 41 of the User Guide, which you can download here... http://www.belkin.com/support/downlo...4_man_6-04.pdf
This explains how you can change from the default 192.168.2.1 address for the router :) |
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Hiding your SSID is a MUST IMHO. if they can see it there one step closer to getting free access to you computer and BB access.
fishyweb read the link in my sig for setting of wi-fi security this might help you. |
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The only thing it prevents is from people inadvertantly stumbling across your WLAN. But, providing you've enabled sufficient encryption, they're not going to be able to access anything in any case. Broadcasting your SSID, on the other hand, will enable people to be aware of your WLAN so can prevent neighbours using the same channel. |
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I didn't know that the SSID is sent in packets.
I have a neighbour that used wi-fi and when I turned on my lappy (my internet and wirless router was off) it came up I have limited access. WTF I thought so I used Configfree to see what wi-fis where out there. It showed me a router. so I blocked his MAC address on my router, and change the cgannel. I also told him about what happened, he thanked me and changed his setting, I know no longer get his wifi, it has also stopped my connection dropping. |
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To be honest, mate, a lot of people still argue over whether this is required or not.
Just found this recent article that covers this topic too... http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials...le.php/3576541 and there's an overview at Sans that discusses it (I'll see if I can find it later). |
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what harm are you going to do by disabling it ?
Disable it and specify it manually, may stop a casual neighbour from connecting to your wireless |
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By disabling it, you'll be stopping your casual neighbour from seeing that your network exists, and realising that they're sharing the same channel as you. It won't stop the determined hacker from finding your network and obtaining the SSID.
Personally, I leave it enabled and spend more time on encryption, which will seriously slow down anyone trying to hack into your WLAN, and will positively stop people casually connecting to you. |
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It cannot hurt to have it disabled, I cant see why you are so against it Gareth. It's just another Hurdle for a potential hacker to get over. Hide your SSID and enable encryption (WPA, not WEP - WEP has been cracked before). And then you have to hurdles to get over before someone can get into your network. The more the better IMO.
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If I'm on your LAN, I'll steal an IP address. I'll spoof a MAC address as this is included in any packets sent (so the router can route). Your SSID is available in the 'air' anyway, so I'll sniff that. WPA-PSK will cause me a BIG headache, especially if you use a long or complicated key (not using words in the dictionary!). Really, SSID / MAC address / IP address methods are near-pointless for deterring foreign users of your WLAN. They're good for controlling permitted users (e.g. for access at certain times, QoS etc.). |
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