Firewalls, Security issues, and Wireless Extenders on XP?
From: Jefferis NoSpamme (jefferisp7_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 06/18/04
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Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2004 13:11:01 -0400
Okay, I'm pretty new to Windows and use a Linksys Wireless router and a Mac
as my main workstation. No problems with the Mac, but XP is a bit touchier.
Tech support for a few software companies and Linksys have told me in no
uncertain terms to turn off XP's internal firewall. I am NOT using sharing
being hosted on the XP, so I have Allow other users to connect to or use
this computer turned OFF as well, or unchecked.
I started running into a problem with dropped connections and the idiot at
Linksys tech told me to turn off my firewall inside my Linksys router - Doh!
So much for tech support from India. Yes, my wireless worked with the
firewall off, but that is a lame way of solving the problem. I now have a
good connection [ but it only travels 50 feet or so], WEP 64 bit security
and the Firewall turned on.
I am wondering what I need to do to secure my XP from prying eyes or people
looking for hotspots? I notice at times my laptop xp picks up someone else's
wireless signal in the area, which appears to be encrypted
[][][][][][][]=[][][][] and looks like that. When that happens I sometimes
get booted from my own network.
Basically I just don't want anyone to use my hotspot or be able to use my
network or easily cop my signal from my laptop.
Am I doing enough? What to I need to do?
And finally, does anyone know how a signal booster for my wireless [Linksys
now makes one] would work with this security setup, and/or if it works well.
I want to be able to get a signal from my basement to my office on the
second floor. Direct distance about 75 feet diagonally I think.
TIA,
Jeff
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