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Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: aggie-61 on April 10, 2009, 08:15:48 AM

Title: New Dell Laptop and New D-Link DIR655 wireless router
Post by: aggie-61 on April 10, 2009, 08:15:48 AM

How do I set up the computer thru the  wireless router to get secured internet service ?  I have the computer up and running on the internet but it says I am not protected.  Also should I be running public or private network sharing?

Thanks
Aggie

Title: Re: New Dell Laptop and New D-Link DIR655 wireless router
Post by: midsail on April 10, 2009, 03:12:31 PM

Hello Aggie
When setting up your wireless network u should use WPA setting for a secure connection, also u can choose not to boardcast your SSID, wireless network name. 

Title: Re: New Dell Laptop and New D-Link DIR655 wireless router
Post by: Zylstra on April 10, 2009, 06:31:34 PM

Your router is saying your not protected, or your computer?

If its your computer:
Its saying your not protected since you dont have Firewall or Antivirus enabled.. or both.

Its fine to broadcast SSID, since anyone intending to hack you will just use a WiFi "sniffer" that will pull up the ID, which is broadcast by any computer connected to it...

Title: Re: New Dell Laptop and New D-Link DIR655 wireless router
Post by: midsail on April 12, 2009, 07:05:02 AM

What Zylstra states is true, but it really doesn't hurt anything. It will just keep your SSID not showing within the wireless network range. The router u brought came with a CD or just go to the website of the router and download the instruction manual. It should should have instructions on setting a WPA/WPA2 secure network. Also follow Zylstra advise on the computer: update OS, firewall and anti virus.

Title: Re: New Dell Laptop and New D-Link DIR655 wireless router
Post by: aggie-61 on April 15, 2009, 06:47:36 AM

Thanks to all who replied to the question.  I am up and running fine now.  I have another questioned that I will post.

Again, thanks to all for the help.