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wirless connection security issues
From: "Cherian Thomas" <cherian.in () gmail com>
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 01:36:08 +0530
Hi all, Recently I bought a linksys wrt54gl router for my home networking use. I live in an environment where we have frequent wi-fi brute attacks with air crack and so on. This was very evident the first time I did a check on my router dhcp client table and found two unauthorized systems accessing my internet connection (I didn't implement any authentication method then). I am pretty much a newbie into this wireless arena and therefore ignorant of the best security practices. Can you suggest me methods to setup a "secure" wireless environment? Consider me paranoid :-) I will post my proposed network topology which can give you an insight of my situation. : I have two connections coming to an xp system. One a 128kbps and the other a 256 kbps one. I did a connection sharing of the 256 kbps one and a 3rd internal network card takes it to the router. The router then shares the net wirelessly to 4 laptops. The problem with the topology is that my first system (connection sharing system) is no longer in the LAN (any work around's for this prob). Also can I get access to any software which can help me with connection teaming the 128kbps and 256kbps one (I know of a software midpoint. But that company that makes it has bought it down) to effectively make it 384kbps (I need it to be in the windows platform) - With regards Cherian --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is sponsored by: Norwich University EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINEThe NSA has designated Norwich University a center of Academic Excellence in Information Security. Our program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Using interactive e-Learning technology, you can earn this esteemed degree, without disrupting your career or home life.
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