From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: September 18, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: How can I block my neighbor from my wireless network?
>
> Leo,
> I have 2 computers (pc and laptop) for which I have a Linksys
> wireless G2.4GH Broadband router. At times both computers
> run fine and up to speed and other times we can't even get
> into the internet service. We feel that a neighbor is using
> a receiver to tap into our router and use our service. Is
> there anyway that we can block him from doing this?
The traditional solution is to enable WEP or WPA to
encrypt, and protect, your wireless network.
http://practicallynetworked.com/support/wireless_encrypt.htm
Thanks for asking!
Leo
Article 781
| Category:
Networking
