WildIzThaWind wrote:
> Hello. I suspect someone is using my wireless connection. Where can I
> look to see who has been using it either in windows xp or my router
> settings? Thank You
Log onto the router's configuration page. Normally you do this by
entering the router's IP address in a browser's addressbar. Ex. for a
Linksys is
http://192.168.1.1 [enter]. Refer to your router manual for
details.
On mine (Linksys), if you look under Status>Local Network there's a
button to show the DHCP Client Table. Click that to see all the
computers currently being given IP addresses.
If your router's wireless security settings are properly configured,
your neighbor shouldn't be able to do this. Make sure you:
1. Change the username/password for router administration.
2. Change the SSID from the default to something you'll recognize. I
don't recommend using your family name.
3. Set encryption to the highest level all your computers support such
as WPA2-Personal as opposed to WEP.
Here are some links to help you:
Wireless - Basic Configuration -
http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
Wireless - Basic Security -
http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
MVP Barb Bowman on wireless security -
http://tinyurl.com/56fc5
Tom's Hardware Wireless Security FAQs
http://www.tomsnetworking.com/2006/0...ity/index.html
Malke
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