just got cable modem: need help

[50 cal]

ok, i just got adelphia cable internet, and i have a question. when i click on the network monitor in bottom right hand side of the screen it says that im connected to an unsecured wireless network, does this mean people can see what i'm doing, and if so how do i prevent people from seeing me

 

[AMG]

use a secured wireless network, firewall, or just use the ethernet port.

 

[50 cal]

use a secured wireless network, firewall, or just use the ethernet port.

you mean they sell secured wireless networks?

i went to options on the networks contral pannel and i turned on the fire wall and shows the little lock, but it still says unsecured.

I'm using the router beacuse i dont have a cable outlet by my computer, but i have the modem hooked up to the router by way of the ethernet port.

 

[e.porter]

i think it's an issue with your router. to be secured you have to enable wep and assign it a key, so only you can access your internet connection, that way for example, i can't go to your block and sniff out your connection with my laptop and use your internet for free. what kind of router do you have? that way i can help you further.

 

[50 cal]

i think it's an issue with your router. to be secured you have to enable wep and assign it a key, so only you can access your internet connection, that way for example, i can't go to your block and sniff out your connection with my laptop and use your internet for free. what kind of router do you have? that way i can help you further.

the router is a linksys wireless g broadband router the model number is WRT54G

 

[e.porter]

that router does have wep. that's what you have to enable in order to secure your wireless connection. the manual should have a lot of info on how to go about it. if you type 192.168.1.1 in your browser it'll take you to your routers config page where you can make changes, but go here http://www.dslreports.com/forum/linksys and search, you'll be able to find what you're looking for.

 

[50 cal]

that router does have wep. that's what you have to enable in order to secure your wireless connection. the manual should have a lot of info on how to go about it. if you type 192.168.1.1 in your browser it'll take you to your routers config page where you can make changes, but go here http://www.dslreports.com/forum/linksys and search, you'll be able to find what you're looking for.

Ok, thanks i'ma check that out, ill let you know how it goes

 

[The Bastard]

Jus Curious,u Upgrading From 56 K Or Dsl?

 

[Big Tone]

if you got windows xp sp2 it has a firewall built in. you should be good. if you still need a firewall just to be on the safe side get zonealarm. its free

 

[StressWon]

if you got windows xp sp2 it has a firewall built in. you should be good. if you still need a firewall just to be on the safe side get zonealarm. its free

BIG TONE!! What the deal kid!?! NJ is multiplyin!

Yo, SP@ sucks major ca ca! If you have it already installed,,,UNINSTALL IT NOW!


as far as the unsecured problem,,, go into the properties of your cable network and look under the advanced tab,,,everything you need is there.