DI-524 : unsure of wireless security

I am using a DLink DI-524 router. I do not have any wireless devices
presently to fully utilize my wireless router. I was curious, by not
setting up a specific MAC address, (because I do not have any) does
that leave my computer vulnerable to hackers?

I do have a unique username/password for changing the settings of
the router; does that help with the actual use of the router
connection?

PS If someone were to access my system wirelessly, what control would
they have?
would I see my mouse move radically?

bill

"redbyrd" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I am using a DLink DI-524 router. I do not have any wireless devices
> presently to fully utilize my wireless router. I was curious, by not
> setting up a specific MAC address, (because I do not have any) does
> that leave my computer vulnerable to hackers?
>
> I do have a unique username/password for changing the settings of
> the router; does that help with the actual use of the router
> connection?
>
> PS If someone were to access my system wirelessly, what control would
> they have?
> would I see my mouse move radically?
>
> bill

*Are* you seeing your mouse move radically? If someone was using a remote
control program, like pcAnywhere, VNC, or Back Orifice, you would probably
see more than just mouse movement.

Looking at the DI-524 manual, I don't see a way to shut off the AP's radio.
The best thing to do is to configure encryption. The manual has a pretty
good explanation. Another tutorial can be found at:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...ess_secure.htm

Ron Bandes, CCNP, CTT+, etc.

Configure WPA-PSK. But also if you didn't have a wireless adapter you could
go under "Advanced" "Performance" and set all your wireless settings to the
worst options :-) Including transmit power to 12.5% .


"Ron Bandes" <RunderscoreBandes @yah00.com> wrote in message
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> "redbyrd" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> I am using a DLink DI-524 router. I do not have any wireless devices
>> presently to fully utilize my wireless router. I was curious, by not
>> setting up a specific MAC address, (because I do not have any) does
>> that leave my computer vulnerable to hackers?
>>
>> I do have a unique username/password for changing the settings of
>> the router; does that help with the actual use of the router
>> connection?
>>
>> PS If someone were to access my system wirelessly, what control would
>> they have?
>> would I see my mouse move radically?
>>
>> bill
>
> *Are* you seeing your mouse move radically? If someone was using a remote
> control program, like pcAnywhere, VNC, or Back Orifice, you would probably
> see more than just mouse movement.
>
> Looking at the DI-524 manual, I don't see a way to shut off the AP's
> radio.
> The best thing to do is to configure encryption. The manual has a pretty
> good explanation. Another tutorial can be found at:
> http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...ess_secure.htm
>
> Ron Bandes, CCNP, CTT+, etc.
>
>