There are certain steps to take to mitigate this risk: Do not use default settings for SSID etc Use WEP If the access point has the feature, limit the ethernet addresses that can connect to it. Use IPsec between devices if available
This will not eliminate the possibility of a hack, but minimise it. useful link of the day :-) http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/wireless_secure.htm cheers dean >Keep in mind that 802.11b is hideously insecure. Anyone within a thousand feet or so of you will have full access to your LAN, if they want it. ********************************************************************** This email is not an official statement of the Waikato Regional Council unless otherwise stated. Visit our website http://www.ew.govt.nz ********************************************************************** ------ You are subscribed as [email protected] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
