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Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: shrvjack on December 21, 2010, 05:29:13 AM

Title: block other networks
Post by: shrvjack on December 21, 2010, 05:29:13 AM

I am a beginner and wondered if wireless network connections that my computer picks up from neighbors can be used to access my computer or do they have to have my account/password to do so.  Is there a way for me to block all connections but my own or is this necessary?

Title: Re: block other networks
Post by: jason2074 on December 21, 2010, 05:54:39 AM

See here --> http://ask-leo.com/how_can_i_block_neighboring_wireless_networks.html (http://ask-leo.com/how_can_i_block_neighboring_wireless_networks.html)

Title: Re: block other networks
Post by: shrvjack on December 21, 2010, 07:07:04 AM

Thanks for your help.  I'm using Windows 7 and the screens looked a little different than the examples, but I think that my configuration is okay now.