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hibeesmad

hibeesmad

hibeesmad

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Hi, I'm looking at a new router.

Just a quick question, if a network is unsecured, is it more liable to pick up viruses even if there is no surrounding houses in range of picking up the router? So is securing a router soley from stoping someone else using your internet?

Also, could anyone recommened me a good router from OC?
 
its to stop unauthorised people accessing your internet and computer. I take it your on Cable? if so i recommend the Linksys WRT54GL.
 
Think I'm ASDL.

My current router has been unsecured, but I have no houses around me which could pick my router up, will it have been ok?
 
hibeesmad said:
Think I'm ASDL.

My current router has been unsecured, but I have no houses around me which could pick my router up, will it have been ok?
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Why risk it ?:confused:

I'm in the same position, I have Cable with a D-Link Di-624 Wireless router and no one near by with a (wireless) pc and had the network unsecured for a long time, but then I thought it best to enable full security before I forgot.:p
 
Yeh mine had been unsecured for a few month, but just fiddled about with the settings and secured it today.

Is securing a network soley to stop people using your internet, accessing your network or are can you be easily hacked? Sorry im not too clued up about this.
 
A secured network we stop anyone gaining access to your internet connection,files, personal data and much more.
 
With the right Wi-Fi Arial, people can pick up networks from 1000+ Metres so its always best to make sure its locked down tight.

Nothing can stop someone from just driving past in their car with a laptop on, stopping, maybe dropping a few viruses or phishing stuff on the net via YOUR ISP and bobs your uncle, your in court facing a hefty fine :)

A bit of an extreme I know but it does happen.
 
Wiggins said:
With the right Wi-Fi Arial, people can pick up networks from 1000+ Metres so its always best to make sure its locked down tight.

Nothing can stop someone from just driving past in their car with a laptop on, stopping, maybe dropping a few viruses or phishing stuff on the net via YOUR ISP and bobs your uncle, your in court facing a hefty fine :)

A bit of an extreme I know but it does happen.
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I fully agree with that, but where I am not many can afford wireless;) and most people are not even exposed to PC's;)
 
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