Securing my connection..

[GinaL]

I just set up a wireless connection for my cable connection.  I've messed with the network settings but even when I change the setup, any computer can see and connect to my connection.  Any tips on locking everyone out, would be greatly appreciated!  

[Calum]

You'll have to log onto the router's admin page and change the settings there.
It differs from router to router (or modem).
What do you have?

[GinaL]

I have a Belkin Wireless G Router.  I've turned off the broadcast of the SSID, put it at WPA-PSK, TKIP and set a key.  

Anything else you can think of that I should be doing that's missed?  

[Calum]

That's the same as I've done with my modem/router at home, and no one can see it or connect without knowing the SSID and PSK.
I don't see anything you've missed.

[patio]

How much of a performance hit is enabling WPA Calum ? ?

[GinaL]

great, thanks!

That's the same as I've done with my modem/router at home, and no one can see it or connect without knowing the SSID and PSK.
I don't see anything you've missed.

[ale52]

One thing you might do is limit the number of users that can logon to your network through the router settings.

Alan <><  

[Calum]

One thing you might do is limit the number of users that can logon to your network through the router settings.

Alan <><  

Good idea.  Also, assigning IP addresses manually and disabling dynamic allocation is something I've done.

How much of a performance hit is enabling WPA Calum ? ?

Umm . . . no idea, lol.  I've not used it without encryption much, and my internet is only 2Mb/sec, and I don't share files across their network.
So I'm not really sure how fast it is as I've never tested it.
When I get home later today, I'll use Sandra to benchmark it.

great, thanks!

Happy to help.

[2k_dummy]

Not mentioned: Be sure to change the default user name and password for accessing the router. If the router has remote administration, be sure it is disabled.

[Calum]

Ah yes.
Otherwise anyone who connects can change all the settings.
It's surprising (slightly frightening too) how many people don't even try to secure their network - no encryption, no password, default admin username and password - and then complain when someone connects, even accidentally.