Wireless Security

[papa]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless (More info?)

One thing I have been wondering about is whether or not my system is less
secure than it once was. I replaced my 4-port wired router (which connects
to 3 desktops and is hooked up to a cable modem) with a 4-port wireless
router. The new router still has RJ45 ports, and I am continuing to have my
desktops attached that way (with CAT 5 cable).

My question is: Can intruders access my system through the antennas of this
router when I don't have my wireless laptop turned on?

I realize that I should take protective measures for the laptop.

Thank you.

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless (More info?)

If you hardware and software support it you can step up to WPA. That is
even more secure then WEP. Here is an article on WPA that may help some.

http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/bowman/03july28.asp

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"Papa" <bikingis@my.fun> wrote in message
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One thing I have been wondering about is whether or not my system is less
secure than it once was. I replaced my 4-port wired router (which connects
to 3 desktops and is hooked up to a cable modem) with a 4-port wireless
router. The new router still has RJ45 ports, and I am continuing to have my
desktops attached that way (with CAT 5 cable).

My question is: Can intruders access my system through the antennas of this
router when I don't have my wireless laptop turned on?

I realize that I should take protective measures for the laptop.

Thank you.

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless (More info?)

You will need to setup a WEP key and change the admin password.

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"Papa" <bikingis@my.fun> wrote in message
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> One thing I have been wondering about is whether or not my system is less
> secure than it once was. I replaced my 4-port wired router (which connects
> to 3 desktops and is hooked up to a cable modem) with a 4-port wireless
> router. The new router still has RJ45 ports, and I am continuing to have
my
> desktops attached that way (with CAT 5 cable).
>
> My question is: Can intruders access my system through the antennas of
this
> router when I don't have my wireless laptop turned on?
>
> I realize that I should take protective measures for the laptop.
>
> Thank you.
>
>

 

[papa]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless (More info?)

Thank you both, Kyle and Joshua. As you suggested, I'll set up the WEP key,
and use WPA if possible.

However, I am still wondering how susceptible my setup is (wireless router
with wired ports) when I am only using my wired PCs, i.e., when no wireless
computers are turned on. Is it possible in this situation for someone out in
the street to access one of my desktop wired computers from their wireless
laptop?

Thanks again.

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless (More info?)

Papa,

If no wireless computers are going to be used, then set the wireless to be
disabled.

Doug
"Papa" <bikingis@my.fun> wrote in message
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> Thank you both, Kyle and Joshua. As you suggested, I'll set up the WEP
> key,
> and use WPA if possible.
>
> However, I am still wondering how susceptible my setup is (wireless router
> with wired ports) when I am only using my wired PCs, i.e., when no
> wireless
> computers are turned on. Is it possible in this situation for someone out
> in
> the street to access one of my desktop wired computers from their wireless
> laptop?
>
> Thanks again.
>
>

 

[papa]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless (More info?)

Thanks, Doug. Then will my wired PCs be protected by doing that, even though
they are wired to a wireless-capable router?


"Doug" <dkhandler@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Papa,
>
> If no wireless computers are going to be used, then set the wireless to be
> disabled.
>
> Doug
> "Papa" <bikingis@my.fun> wrote in message
> news:uKHEJ6$QEHA.1340@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > Thank you both, Kyle and Joshua. As you suggested, I'll set up the WEP
> > key,
> > and use WPA if possible.
> >
> > However, I am still wondering how susceptible my setup is (wireless
router
> > with wired ports) when I am only using my wired PCs, i.e., when no
> > wireless
> > computers are turned on. Is it possible in this situation for someone
out
> > in
> > the street to access one of my desktop wired computers from their
wireless
> > laptop?
> >
> > Thanks again.
> >
> >
>
>

 

[Jack]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless (More info?)

May be this can Help.
http://www.ezlan.net/firewall.html

http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html[/L]

Jack.


"Papa" <bikingis@my.fun> wrote in message
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> One thing I have been wondering about is whether or not my system is less
> secure than it once was. I replaced my 4-port wired router (which connects
> to 3 desktops and is hooked up to a cable modem) with a 4-port wireless
> router. The new router still has RJ45 ports, and I am continuing to have
my
> desktops attached that way (with CAT 5 cable).
>
> My question is: Can intruders access my system through the antennas of
this
> router when I don't have my wireless laptop turned on?
>
> I realize that I should take protective measures for the laptop.
>
> Thank you.
>
>

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless (More info?)

Papa wrote:
> Thanks, Doug. Then will my wired PCs be protected by doing that, even
> though they are wired to a wireless-capable router?

It does not matter if the router is wireless capable or not, if the wireless
capability is turned off.

If the wireless capability is turned on, then it needs to be secured on the
router as well as on the desktops... A wireless router is always
broadcasting and "listening", unless you switch the wireless features off,
otherwise how else would it know to respond to wireless machines asking for
a connection?


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[papa]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless (More info?)

Thank you. Your response explains it.

"Robert Moir" <bofh@mvps.org> wrote in message
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> Papa wrote:
> > Thanks, Doug. Then will my wired PCs be protected by doing that, even
> > though they are wired to a wireless-capable router?
>
> It does not matter if the router is wireless capable or not, if the
wireless
> capability is turned off.
>
> If the wireless capability is turned on, then it needs to be secured on
the
> router as well as on the desktops... A wireless router is always
> broadcasting and "listening", unless you switch the wireless features off,
> otherwise how else would it know to respond to wireless machines asking
for
> a connection?
>
>
> --
> --
> Rob Moir, Microsoft MVP for servers & security
> Website - http://www.robertmoir.co.uk
> Virtual PC 2004 FAQ -
http://www.robertmoir.co.uk/win/VirtualPC2004FAQ.html
>
> Kazaa - Software update services for your Viruses and Spyware.
>
>