[X-Newbies] Re: Home network security

[Philip J Robar]

On Jan 17, 2007, at 7:00 PM, Mark Taintor wrote:

> A year or so ago, I installed a wireless router in my own home. I  
> don't recall doing anything to secure it. Is there a way to tell if  
> I am secure? What about my home computer which is a G4/533/no  
> Airport, but it is plugged into the back of the wireless router? Is  
> that an open book to the outside world? What can I do to keep my  
> own data secure?

You mean other than logging into the router with your manual next to  
you? :-)

You're probably already using NAT without knowing it, that gives you  
pretty good protection of any wired connections in and of itself. Now  
days most routers also have a firewall, you should make sure it's  
turned on. If you use the router's wireless capability you should use  
WEP or WPA encryption.


Phil
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