Hi Wamugers,
After allowing my neighbours to use my Wireless Network while they
waited for Telstra to open more ADSL Ports. I was amazed at how easy it
is to access another Wireless Network.
So I've been searching for ways to make it 'more difficult' or at least
know if someone is trying to use my Network.
This is a good article & the program 'Wi-Fi Defense sounds promising to
defend a wired network. Has anyone had experience with this program ?
<http://theage.com.au/news/The-Edge/Psst-someones-prying-in-your-wifi/
2004/12/08/1102182304144.html#>
"We tend to be somewhat blasé about technology but when we first
installed a wi-fi network we were struck by the sheer wonder of all
those packets of data flying around the Bleeding Edge cave, free of the
constraints of cable. Then we started thinking about the fact that,
what with being free of the constraints of cable, they also fly around
the immediate neighbourhood so that anyone nearby could also detect our
network."
"We wanted a little more control, and we got it with a program called
Wi-Fi Defense, from a Colorado company called Oto Software.
It's a highly attractive application with a great user interface, that
is easy to use and, for $US30 ($A39), will also defend your wired
network."
Cheers,
Ronni
When Microsoft asks you, "Where do you want to go today?" Tell them,
"Apple!"
- Wi-Fi Defence Ronda Brown
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