[X4U] Wireless "theft"

[Peter Apockotos]

On Jun 15, 2005, at 12:41 PM, Gene Wieber wrote:

> I just got a note via my printer "THANKS FOR THE FREE WIRELESS!" I  
> have a
> Mac connected to a Linksys wireless router linked to my DSL modem  
> and Mac
> connected via Airport Extreme. In both Macs I had printer and file  
> sharing
> on. So, my question is is my entire system open to whoever is  
> within my
> wireless range? Would having the printer and file sharing off prevent
> further intrusion?  What should I do for better security? I'm  
> really new to
> the wireless world, as you can tell by the questions. Thanks, Gene
>
>

I wish you were my neighbor.  I would restrict access by MAC  
address.  Since I don't own a linksys router I can't tell you how to  
configure it.

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