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MovedGoalPosts · 09-04-2007, 23:25

If you have a router, and the router is the only thing connected directly to the modem, with each PC connecting to the router (wired or wireless) not via the other PC, then you only need to have the PC you are using, together with the router and modem switched on.

Theoretically hackers can get onto any active computer via your modem and the network you have set up. Each PC should ideally have it's own forewall, or you need to ensure the router you have has an active firewall inbuilt. That's in addition to the protection of the wireless network.

Wireless protection stops your neighbours using your network via their wireless adaptors. the 64 bit WEP you have setup is the most basic protection you can use. It will deter the casual user but ideally you should increase it.

09-04-2007, 23:25	#2
MovedGoalPosts Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 61 Posts: 15,868	Re: Networking queries If you have a router, and the router is the only thing connected directly to the modem, with each PC connecting to the router (wired or wireless) not via the other PC, then you only need to have the PC you are using, together with the router and modem switched on. Theoretically hackers can get onto any active computer via your modem and the network you have set up. Each PC should ideally have it's own forewall, or you need to ensure the router you have has an active firewall inbuilt. That's in addition to the protection of the wireless network. Wireless protection stops your neighbours using your network via their wireless adaptors. the 64 bit WEP you have setup is the most basic protection you can use. It will deter the casual user but ideally you should increase it.