Hi Jim
You'll undoubtedly get a lot of advice. One thing I've done with my
local SBC DSL 2Wire modem/router/coffeemaker is to make my wi-fi
account private or closed. I set it up using the 2Wire software,
and you'll have to see if your DLink permits the same thing. That
means the name of my local network isn't broadcast. Even though
someone else can see there's a wi-fi network, they first have to
get the network's name, then crack the password. It's not
impossible to crack, but a private/closed network just adds another
roadblock and keeps the honest folks honest.
-- Jim
Thanks for your reply - I am ditching the DLink Router. It has
caused no end of problems for me. Initially it was working great but
within a couple of days, it just became really erratic. Sometimes
it would work fine - then I would have no connection at all and
trying to restore it was a pain in the neck.
So, I am returning it and hoping to find something a little more
reliable. Of course, the Airport Express would be the easiest to
deal with but it just costs so much.
I appreciate all your suggestions regarding security though- I am
going to try the settings you recommended with whichever new router I
decide to go with.
Amber
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