How did he do it?

my neighbour informed me last night that he is able to view documents on my
laptop and pc. he can see music lists for example.
on a wireless network in the house and i presume this is how hes got in but
how did he do it?
can i see his files as well??
help please!

no i didnt give him a username or password. i wouldnt know if there is one
set up.didnt set the system up

"Frankster" wrote:

> > my neighbour informed me last night that he is able to view documents on
> > my
> > laptop and pc. he can see music lists for example.
> > on a wireless network in the house and i presume this is how hes got in
> > but
> > how did he do it?
> > can i see his files as well??
> > help please!
>
> Did you give him a username and password to access your system? You do have
> a username and password assigned, right?
>
> -Frank
>
>
>

Frankster wrote:

>
>
>> no i didnt give him a username or password. i wouldnt know
>> if there is one set up.didnt set the system up
>
> Well, there you have it. Why not set one up?
>
> -Frank

Here are some links to help the OP set up basic wireless security:

Wireless - Basic Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
MVP Barb Bowman on wireless security - http://tinyurl.com/56fc5

To the OP: If you are uncomfortable working with your computer and
network, have a professional set you up properly (obviously not the
person who did it the first time and left you unencrypted). However,
you need to make an effort to understand what the pro has done so you
know about your own security. It is not difficult.

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

On your wireless network you have to make sure that your network is setup as
a "secured network", either using WEP/WAP password encryption. If your
network isn't setup as a "secured network" then your network is "unsecured"
which is scary, this will allow any and all unwanted users to use you network
and even allow them to view your personal files on your workstation.
--
Sherman Wilkins


"lynz" wrote:

> my neighbour informed me last night that he is able to view documents on my
> laptop and pc. he can see music lists for example.
> on a wireless network in the house and i presume this is how hes got in but
> how did he do it?
> can i see his files as well??
> help please!

In article <B4C95B88-9D96-476D-BBF0-(E-Mail Removed)>,
(E-Mail Removed) says...

> On your wireless network you have to make sure that your network is setup as
> a "secured network", either using WEP/WAP password encryption. If your
> network isn't setup as a "secured network" then your network is "unsecured"
> which is scary, this will allow any and all unwanted users to use you network
> and even allow them to view your personal files on your workstation.

Is it not possible to have an unsecured network (in respect of WEP) but
to 'secure' it by insisting that only certain MAC addresses can access
it?

Hi
How he did it is less relevant than configuring the system so that your
wireless would not be compromised.
Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
WEP, WPA, and WPA2 - http://www.ezlan.net/wpa_wep.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"lynz" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:0FCA12CE-0C71-4320-A53D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> my neighbour informed me last night that he is able to view documents on
> my
> laptop and pc. he can see music lists for example.
> on a wireless network in the house and i presume this is how hes got in
> but
> how did he do it?
> can i see his files as well??
> help please!

It looks like your system has File and Printer sharing on. If he can
see your music files then this is it. These files are stored in
SHAREDOCS folder. I don't think he can see the entire C drive unless
the entire system is open to sharing!!!

Also, you need to encrypt your wireless. First, make sure your SSID is
not broadcast. Second change the SSID to non default. Third, assign a
encryption key generated randomly by Microsoft Wizard.

You only need basic precaution to safeguard your system.

HTH


lynz wrote:
>
> my neighbour informed me last night that he is able to view documents on my
> laptop and pc. he can see music lists for example.
> on a wireless network in the house and i presume this is how hes got in but
> how did he do it?
> can i see his files as well??
> help please!

On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 22:34:15 +0100, ComPCs wrote:

> In article <B4C95B88-9D96-476D-BBF0-(E-Mail Removed)>,
> (E-Mail Removed) says...

>> On your wireless network you have to make sure that your network is setup as
>> a "secured network", either using WEP/WAP password encryption. If your
>> network isn't setup as a "secured network" then your network is "unsecured"
>> which is scary, this will allow any and all unwanted users to use you network
>> and even allow them to view your personal files on your workstation.

> Is it not possible to have an unsecured network (in respect of WEP) but
> to 'secure' it by insisting that only certain MAC addresses can access
> it?

About as secure as leaving the key to the house under the doormat and
telling a few trusted friends where it is.

--
Norman
~Win dain a lotica, En vai tu ri, Si lo ta
~Fin dein a loluca, En dragu a sei lain
~Vi fa-ru les shutai am, En riga-lint

On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 03:41:21 +0100, ANONYMOUS wrote:

> ...you need to encrypt your wireless. First, make sure your SSID is
> not broadcast. Second change the SSID to non default.

This advice will do nothing to secure the network.

> Third, assign a encryption key generated randomly by Microsoft Wizard.

This is better. Use WPA with AES, or WPA2, if available. WPA with TKIP is
acceptable. If you can only use WEP because of equipment compatibility, it
is time to replace the WEP-only equipment.

--
Norman
~Win dain a lotica, En vai tu ri, Si lo ta
~Fin dein a loluca, En dragu a sei lain
~Vi fa-ru les shutai am, En riga-lint

In article <(E-Mail Removed)>,
(E-Mail Removed) says...

> About as secure as leaving the key to the house under the doormat and
> telling a few trusted friends where it is.

So it can be done, albeit less 'secure', as I suggested.