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JBG wrote:SSID? Eh? The SSID is just the name of the wireless network, no?

It broadcasts available networks, turn it off and no one can see your network ( not good security because it doesnt stop anyone who finds it from using it) but at least your not saying here I am use me to the world

red37 wrote:I for one (as im certain others might) would well appreciate one of the more 'savvy' posters (computer-wise) drawing up a basic guide for the rest of us numbnuts to follow and easily implement at home, to avoid this practice.

Second that.  Oh, and could it be in English rather than the technicalese that you've all been spouting for the better part of this thread...you're doing my head in here! 

JBG wrote:What I'm trying to do is to only allow the MAC addresses of my computer, my missus' laptop and my Xbox access to the network on my router's client list.

It may not be encryted but it may keep the Poles and Slovaks from downloading porn on my broadban account.

Firewall Mac address filtering

This feature lets you set up a list of allowed clients. When you enable this feature, you must enter the MAC address of each client on your network to allow network access to each

jargon

MAC Address Filtering
The MAC Address Filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network. Any computer attempting to access the network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access. When you enable this feature, you must enter the MAC address of each client on your network to allow network access to each. The "Block" feature lets you turn on and off access to the network easily for any computer without having to add and remove the computer's MAC address from the list. To enable this feature, select "Enable MAC Address Filtering". Next, enter the MAC address of each computer on your network by clicking "Add" and entering the MAC address in the space provided. Click "Apply Changes" to save the settings. To delete a MAC address from the list, simply click "Delete" next to the MAC address you wish to delete. Click "Apply Changes" to save the settings.

Hope this helps

This is an idiots guide ie written by an idiot 

s@int wrote:Just type 192.168.2.1 into the address bar of Internet Explorer
That will take you to the wireless setup utility
choose security option
enter a code (make it long and mixed about 50 charactors)
JOB DONE

Use the same code on your laptop/second comp and your network is secure.

JARGON

WPA/WPA2-Personal(PSK). WPA means Wireless Protected Access. WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK is a recent standards-based security technique where each packet of information is encrypted with a different code, or key. Since the key is constantly changing, WPA/WPA2 is very secure. The encryption key is generated automatically from a string of characters called the Pass Phrase or the Pre-shared Key (PSK). Obviously the biggest security risk in WPA is if someone finds out your Pass Phrase.
Authentication - Select the method supported by all clients.
WPA-PSK uses TKIP or AES encryption.
WPA2-PSK uses AES encryption.
WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK allows clients to use either WPA-PSK (with TKIP encryption) or WPA2-PSK (with AES encryption).
Encryption Technique - If using WPA-PSK, select the desired Encryption method - TKIP or AES. WPA2-PSK always uses AES encryption. WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK uses TKIP + AES.
Pre-shared Key (PSK) - All clients must use the same PSK. The PSK can be any word or phrase from 8 up to 63 characters. Watch out for upper and lower case differences ("n" is different than "N".) Remember, the easiest way to break your security is for someone to guess your PSK.