> "Rebecca" wrote in message
> > In my security settings I want to limit wireless access to only my
one
> > wireless PC. It asks for my MAC address which is supposed to come
up on a
> > list in my settings which it does not and so I could enter it
manually- My
> > notebook PC came with wireless installed but there is no sticker
on the
> > bottom with the MAC address. If I go into Advanced Network
Connection
> > Details on the Notebook PC the first thing listed is "Physical
Address"
> > with a 12 digit value- thats the MAC address right?
Thats most likely it, you can also (in xp) Start/Connect to/Wireless
Network Connection...click the properties box and hold your mouse
over the adapter in the connect using box, it will show you the slot
and mac address...... also works in win2000
Also settings calls
> > for a device name- this doesnt have to be a specific name right?
I can
> > just call it whatever? I just dont want to irretrievably lock my
notebook
> > off from the router. This is a Netgear WGT624 router by the way.
> >
> > ALSO is there any chance of interference if I get a wireless mouse
or do
> > they go on a different frequency than the router?
From what Ive seen the mice usually operate in the 27mhz band so it
should not have an effect.
> > And a last question, for a small home network to be secure this is
what
> > Ive done:
> > Made the SSID something unusual
> > Changed the settings password to a secure password
> > Used WPA-PSK Security Encryption
> > Set up a wireless card access list to only allow acess to the one
MAC
> > address (pending answer to first question above)
Thats about it. You should be as secure as a bug in a rug.
> > Is there more I should do? I tried to use WEP but couldnt get it
to
> > accept the WEP key on my notebook and people say WEP sucks anyway,
is it
> > important to resolve setting it up and what else should I do
additionally?
Id stay with WPA....................
> > Thanks in advance
> > Rebecca
> >
> > sun89121 at cox dot net
> >
>
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