Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On Jan 15, 2006, at 6:24 PM, John Siple wrote: broadcast the SSID. I wasn't too interested at the time so I didn't ask what brand of router he was using. But this capability would be a clean solution to the nosey neighbor and still allow Amber to use her own wireless systems, which she oug

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

Indeed. Aber's neighbor seems to think she's entitled to use the connection. That's rude. There might be other options though. I heard a friend mention that he had some router setting that allowed him to not broadcast the SSID. I wasn't too interested at the time so I didn't ask what brand

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On Jan 15, 2006, at 1:14 PM, bobgir2004 wrote: I did not provide sufficient info on my setup. Here it is. DSL modem connected to the wired Linksys router. Linksys connected to my G5 iMac via ethernet cable AND connected to my ancient Graphite Apple Base Station which in turns li

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

At 8:41 PM -0800 01/14/2006, Amber R. wrote: I have a D-Link wireless router - there are options to change from the WEP 128 bit encryption to WPA personal.Would doing this create enough of a wall for most people trying to hack in ? WEP will lock out 99.9%. WPA is better (but pls remember

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

Brian - Thanks so much for the feedback and guidance. You said: > Setting a password, turning off remote admin, and making > sure you check for firmware updates once in a while (you are current > at the moment for a v3 BEFSR41) are the important things for your > setup, as I see it. Password

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

I think the bottom line is: Whether or not you thinks laws are good or not, or protect people or not, or are in favor of anarchy or not, laws do exist, usually for a purpose. If you feel it's ok to share YOUR wireless connection with someone else, that's your choice. If you feel it;s NOT ok to s

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

Amber-- It also sounds like a story you could sell to a TV writer. Keep us informed as to what happens. It DOES sound like they want your connection for something more than just checking their email and surfing once in a while! LaterHoward -- G-Books is sponsored by

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On Jan 14, 2006, at 11:41 PM, Amber R. wrote: I have a D-Link wireless router - there are options to change from the WEP 128 bit encryption to WPA personal.Would doing this create enough of a wall for most people trying to hack in ? Just turning on one of the 2 built-in restrictions wi

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

Is there anyone out there who hasn't burned a music CD for a friend or relative? YES Of course, many of us stick to a personal code of conduct and do not justify our actions based on what others might do or not do. Fortunately, most us do not throw wrappers, make noise, speed around, nor fai

Help [Was: security re: file sharing/networks]

Coincidentally enough, as this thread was developing I found a neighbouring linksys signal appear in my 'available networks'. Okay - time to recognize I am not alone out here. Time for WPA! After some research, downloading and upgrading I got my system secure. Then I tried to add my printer. An HP

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

I have a D-Link wireless router - there are options to change from the WEP 128 bit encryption to WPA personal.Would doing this create enough of a wall for most people trying to hack in ? While I have been trying not to use the wireless router (given the situation with my neighbour tha

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On Jan 14, 2006, at 6:21 PM, bobgir2004 wrote: Personally, I do not bother with WEP, but I keep MAC address filtering on. Brian - When I saw your post, I went to my Linksys BEFSR41 Router, v.3; firmware version 1.05.00 and checked under the Security tab. I found the following cho

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

Yah. At this point it is becoming harrasment. I'd call the cops or have someone you know that happens to be a rather large guy be there. They seem to be a little to interested in getting you to say yes now. It's rather strange. --Larry I have never had to deal with this kind of thi

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

Hi, Listers! After reading all those "theft of service" dire warnings, unenforsable (sp.?) in my view, and considering that I live in Mexico, just across the border from Texas, I went to see the top engineer in my Cable Company Internet Division. The official line: I can have 5 computers conne

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On Jan 14, 2006, at 8:18 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: then said her brother was going to be coming by to deal with me later. Deal with you? I really don't like this. Sounds to me like there needs to be a cop sitting in your kitchen drinking coffee when he gets there. Please, be caref

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

Arguing this issue is a waste of bandwith, minds will not be changed. 700MHz iBook G3 640MB Ram OS 10.3.9 "Laugha while you can monkeyboy." Dr. Lizardo(Bukaroo Bonzai) -- G-

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

At 4:14 PM -0800 01/14/2006, Amber R. wrote: My neighbour was back at my door this AM asking again (third time this past week) for access and the WEP password. She was extremely ticked off when I informed that I was still not interested or comfortable with giving her access, That is one p

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

Amber, Sounds like you should return the "favor" with a visit to your neighbor (along with a member of the local law enforcement community) to explain your position and let her "try out" her implied strong arm tactic (regarding her brother dealing with you) on your new found friend. I w

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

I think the same things applies to ISPs. I doubt they fret over the open WAP where someone shares access periodically to their broke neighbor. It's the ones that facilitate the neighbor's bandwidth-sucking p2p server, or the spammer, or ... - Dan. Hello Dan, I agree - My ISP didn't

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

> Drive around the neighborhood, park your car, open your laptop with > broadband wireless adapter and presto you are connected online. > Chances are you will have more than one signal within that area. You > are not stealing a signal because you are not intruding to someone > else's property. In

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

> Personally, I do not bother with WEP, but I keep MAC address > filtering on. Brian - When I saw your post, I went to my Linksys BEFSR41 Router, v.3; firmware version 1.05.00 and checked under the Security tab. I found the following choices and their settings: Block Anonymous Inte

security re: file sharing/networks

> Sharing the connection is not illegal. It will violate the terms of > service most likely though if you knowingly let them share it. There > is nothing that could get you arrested though. Expand your horizons a bit and consider what would truly be the worst case scenario, IMHO. Someon

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

At 1:01 PM -0800 01/14/2006, John Siple wrote: Is there a difference then between someone who knows how to turn security on and someone who doesn't if they both have open networks? An interesting question! The latter can plead ignorance, to the ISP. The former cannot. Then it's up to the IS

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On Jan 14, 2006, at 8:31 AM, Howard Katz wrote: There's a difference between sitting outside a public library that offers free internet (with the permission and understanding of their service provider) and sitting outside someone's home and accessing a wifi signal that wasn't locked down. To sa

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On 14-Jan-06, at 7:57 AM, Tim Collier wrote: Right now, as I sit here typing this, if I click on the Airport icon, I can see 3 other networks in my area. 2 are secured as is mine. The other, it just calls itself 'linksys' is totally open. I have been able to connect to the net with it

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

Some of our home-owner association folx patrol the neighborhood on weekend evenings. One of the things they look for is warchalks, so they can notify the home-owner... Must be nice to live in such an elite neighborhood that you can concern yourself with such "crime". In my 'hood you don't wa

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On Jan 14, 2006, at 11:25 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 10:18 AM -0600 01/14/2006, Dyna wrote: This theft of service bull is nonsense! If I buy a subscription to say, MacWorld, then leave it in the break room at work for my coworkers to read after I've read it, that's sharing,

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On Jan 14, 2006, at 12:52 AM, Clem Bacani wrote: Drive around the neighborhood, park your car, open your laptop with broadband wireless adapter and presto you are connected online. Chances are you will have more than one signal within that area. You are not stealing a signal because yo

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

At 10:31 AM -0600 01/14/2006, Howard Katz wrote: Have I done some signal sniffing? Sure, I'll bet we all have, just to see if we could do it. Did I continue to do so? Nope--in fact I tracked down the person who had the open signal in my area and advised them to encrypt their signal. Some of

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

At 10:18 AM -0600 01/14/2006, Dyna wrote: This theft of service bull is nonsense! If I buy a subscription to say, MacWorld, then leave it in the break room at work for my coworkers to read after I've read it, that's sharing, not stealing. If I buy bandwidth from the local telco or ca

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

At 8:17 AM -0800 01/14/2006, Amber R. wrote: Of course, I am sure there are hundreds of people who visit friends with wireless connections and just open up their laptops and surf. Is it legal ? again depends on the ISP TOS, but there can be serious consequences. i.e. The person paying for t

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

You hit the nail in the head. You are the modern day Robin Hood. On Jan 14, 2006, at 9:33 AM, Dyna wrote: Howard and Amber, perhaps my age is showing here, and the fact that I don't work in the computer biz. I was raised in the day when you were expected to pay for things like new books, b

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

I've also recently noticed a LinkSys open network, and I'd like to know who it is so I could offer to help. I'm also surprised, since our house is several hundred feet away from the nearest neighbor. I guess they installed a high-gain antenna. I also use a (directional) high-gain antenna on

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

Howard and Amber, perhaps my age is showing here, and the fact that I don't work in the computer biz. I was raised in the day when you were expected to pay for things like new books, bicycles, etc But once you'd bought them they were yours and you could loan or give your magazine or bicycl

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On 14-Jan-06, at 8:18 AM, Dyna wrote: This theft of service bull is nonsense! If I buy a subscription to say, MacWorld, then leave it in the break room at work for my coworkers to read after I've read it, that's sharing, not stealing. If I buy bandwidth from the local telco or c

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

There's a difference between sitting outside a public library that offers free internet (with the permission and understanding of their service provider) and sitting outside someone's home and accessing a wifi signal that wasn't locked down. To say there isn't, or that just because it's there and

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

This theft of service bull is nonsense! If I buy a subscription to say, MacWorld, then leave it in the break room at work for my coworkers to read after I've read it, that's sharing, not stealing. If I buy bandwidth from the local telco or cable company and let my neighbors have what

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

Is it illegal if I'm visiting a person and log on with my PowerBook? Or if 2 unrelated persons are sharing an apartment, is it illegal for both to utilize the service? Seems like a gray legal area. Jerry You will find that there usually is not a gray area at all if you read the TOS ( ter

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

I totally agree on this one. I don't think the laws have caught up with the technology yet. It's a matter of the (restating the obvious) the technology having advanced so fast that legislation has not been able to act on the legality of intrusion into somebody else's home network. Yes, a lot

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On 13-Jan-06, at 11:52 PM, Clem Bacani wrote: Drive around the neighborhood, park your car, open your laptop with broadband wireless adapter and presto you are connected online. Chances are you will have more than one signal within that area. You are not stealing a signal because you a

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

At 11:52 PM -0800 01/13/2006, Clem Bacani wrote: Drive around the neighborhood, park your car, open your laptop with broadband wireless adapter and presto you are connected online. Chances are you will have more than one signal within that area. You are not stealing a signal because you are

Re: security re: file sharing/networks (was Re: Wireless router that handles AppleTalk)

At 6:00 PM -0800 01/13/2006, John Siple wrote: There are a few considerations here. I've thought about this a bit. I have a neighbor who is running an unencrypted network. I sometimes log on to see if network problems are because of my ISP or because of my hardware. Mostly my connection is ha

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

Drive around the neighborhood, park your car, open your laptop with broadband wireless adapter and presto you are connected online. Chances are you will have more than one signal within that area. You are not stealing a signal because you are not intruding to someone else's property. I

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

At 8:34 PM -0600 01/13/2006, Gerald Buc wrote: On Jan 13, 2006, at 2:47 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 12:09 PM -0500 01/13/2006, Larry Sica wrote: Sharing the connection is not illegal. It will violate the terms of service most likely though if you knowingly let them share it. There is not

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On Jan 13, 2006, at 2:47 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 12:09 PM -0500 01/13/2006, Larry Sica wrote: Sharing the connection is not illegal. It will violate the terms of service most likely though if you knowingly let them share it. There is nothing that could get you arrested though. Sha

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On Jan 13, 2006, at 11:09 AM, Amber R. wrote: I told her that I had no interest in this arrangement at all as it is obviously illegal and I am also concerned about the security of my files.She has shown up a couple of times at my door since then saying that her brother is a network ana

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On Jan 13, 2006, at 10:09 AM, Larry Sica wrote: PS. It did sort of strike me as odd that even though her brother is a Network administrator/analyst, he has not been able to get past the WEP password. Aren't these supposed to be relatively easy to crack if you know what you're doing ? WEP is e

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

At 12:09 PM -0500 01/13/2006, Larry Sica wrote: Sharing the connection is not illegal. It will violate the terms of service most likely though if you knowingly let them share it. There is nothing that could get you arrested though. Sharing an internet connection against your ISP's AUP/TOS *i

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On Jan 13, 2006, at 10:09 AM, Larry Sica wrote: PS. It did sort of strike me as odd that even though her brother is a Network administrator/analyst, he has not been able to get past the WEP password. Aren't these supposed to be relatively easy to crack if you know what you're doing ? May

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

On 1/13/06, Amber R. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I told her that I had no interest in this arrangement at all as it is > obviously illegal and I am also concerned about the security of my > files.She has shown up a couple of times at my door since then > saying that her brother is a network a

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

Since she didn't take no for an answer, you might want to first contact your local Attorney General's office, and see what could be done. I suspect that both your police dept. and internet provider would be interested in this too--since "brother" probably has done this for others. If it's feasibl

security re: file sharing/networks

Hi there, Just recently, a neighbour came to me asking if I could share my internet connection with her for a nominal fee per month because she "doesn't feel like paying the full amount to get the service set up herself etc etc" . She stated that her brother had been at her place and had

Re: file sharing password question

On Oct 28, 2005, at 10:40 AM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: Hi Listers, I have a PB G3/400 running OS X 10.4.2 (used 99% of the time) and a B&W G3/400 running OS X 10.3.9. I would like to move some things off the B&W and onto the PB among other things. I wrote my file sharing names and p

Re: file sharing password question

> Hi Listers, > > I have a PB G3/400 running OS X 10.4.2 (used 99% of the time) and a > B&W G3/400 running OS X 10.3.9. I would like to move some things off > the B&W and onto the PB among other things. I wrote my file sharing > names and passwords down on an index c

Re: file sharing password question

hings. I wrote my file sharing names and passwords down on an index card which I keep handy but when I try to log in as a "Registered User" on either machine, it tells me I have the name and/or password incorrect. So I end up having to log in as "Guest". Is there some way to re

Re: file sharing password question

On Oct 28, 2005, at 10:23 AM, Susie wrote: Hi Listers, I have a PB G3/400 running OS X 10.4.2 (used 99% of the time) and a B&W G3/400 running OS X 10.3.9. I would like to move some things off the B&W and onto the PB among other things. I wrote my file sharing names and passwords

file sharing password question

Hi Listers, I have a PB G3/400 running OS X 10.4.2 (used 99% of the time) and a B&W G3/400 running OS X 10.3.9. I would like to move some things off the B&W and onto the PB among other things. I wrote my file sharing names and passwords down on an index card which I keep handy but whe

Re: file sharing over network?

On Oct 20, 2005, at 4:41 PM, Victoria Brandon wrote: Howard -- it doesn't seem silly at all. In fact as mentioned in the original posting that was my first assumption (I've got a cat who chews on things) -- but the second cable (which has never been anyplace where he could possibly get at

Re: file sharing over network?

On Oct 19, 2005, at 5:37 PM, Howard Katz wrote: Might seem silly, but have yolu tried a new cable between the two computers? Howard -- it doesn't seem silly at all. In fact as mentioned in the original posting that was my first assumption (I've got a cat who chews on things) -- but the sec

Re: file sharing over network?

Might seem silly, but have yolu tried a new cable between the two computers? It's possible that a bad wire's showing itself as causing trouble. (I had this same thing happen to me--and spent hours trying different things before it dawned on me to swap cables. Then I could get my two old powerbo

Re: file sharing over network?

On Oct 19, 2005, at 2:31 PM, Andrew in Ann Arbor wrote: I've never used file sharing over ethernet. I was wondering if it would be fast enough for file backup. It sounds like it worked for you. Could I ask what size files you were backing up and how long it took. Andrew -- it seemed

Re: file sharing over network?

lp you troubleshoot your problem since I've never used file sharing over ethernet. I was wondering if it would be fast enough for file backup. It sounds like it worked for you. Could I ask what size files you were backing up and how long it took. Since both of my Macs (Cube and the Lombard

Re: Lost file sharing password, Help!

My reply follows quote. On 9/20/05, at 11:34 pm +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Folks, how do I erase the password I set in the file sharing CP? >I know better than to use one now, or at least save it somewhere I can >find it. I'm trying share bettween my Pismo (no PW!

Lost file sharing password, Help!

Folks, how do I erase the password I set in the file sharing CP? I know better than to use one now, or at least save it somewhere I can find it. I'm trying share bettween my Pismo (no PW!) & my 8600/G3.-- MacManMark [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendm

Re: file sharing

McCutcheon wrote: Hi All, Before I ask further questions, the basic one is: Is it possible to enable file sharing between a 9600 running OS9.1 and a G4 TiBook running Panther via an ethernet crossover cable? Yes. I have assumed the answer is yes, got the ethernet cable plugged in, but I'm abo

Re: file sharing

on 4/23/05 11:24 AM, Bruce Johnson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > On Apr 23, 2005, at 9:11 AM, Rick McCutcheon wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> Before I ask further questions, the basic one is: >> >> Is it possible to enable file sharing between a 9600 r

Re: file sharing

On Apr 23, 2005, at 9:11 AM, Rick McCutcheon wrote: Hi All, Before I ask further questions, the basic one is: Is it possible to enable file sharing between a 9600 running OS9.1 and a G4 TiBook running Panther via an ethernet crossover cable? Yes. I have assumed the answer is yes, got the ethernet

file sharing

Hi All, Before I ask further questions, the basic one is: Is it possible to enable file sharing between a 9600 running OS9.1 and a G4 TiBook running Panther via an ethernet crossover cable? I have assumed the answer is yes, got the ethernet cable plugged in, but I'm about to pull whatever

File sharing over two computers, wireless style

connect to that network, selected from the airport menu 4. Go to the system prefs, then to sharing. Make sure file sharing is active for both 5. then hit apple-K, click browse, and select the other laptop. 6. Enter the username and password. select the disc to mount. Thats all there is to it. To

Re: File Sharing

extension conflict was preventing file-sharing, although both systems had been booted with Mac Basic OS sets selected. How are you trying to connect. My Barricade wireless won't pass AppleTalk. You'd have to use TCP/IP, entering the IP address of the server in Chooser. I don't have t

File Sharing

half done. When I attempted to restart, the file-sharing extension on the Pismo caused it to crash on startup, and the system reported it damaged. I trashed that extension. All is well now, just no networking to my desktop. Finally my question: Is there any reason at all to keep 9.2 without having OS

Re: Panther and the forgetful Personal File Sharing

m crossposting to the GX list). The all work well with one exception. The setting for Personal File Sharing in the File Sharing system preference doesn't stick. I'll turn it on then do a restart and poof, it's off. Two of the machines are brand new and very clean (little or no t

Panther and the forgetful Personal File Sharing

I've got four machines that are running Panther with the same problem. Three are PowerBooks and one is a Tower (which is why I'm crossposting to the GX list). The all work well with one exception. The setting for Personal File Sharing in the File Sharing system preference doe

Re: [OT] personal file sharing

On 26/09/03 10:44, "Luis Sequeira" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry for OT post, but at least this happens in my TiBook, so... here goes > > I often use Personal File Sharing to mount disks from other macs and > just now I realized that "Guest" option is

Re: [OT] personal file sharing

my TiBook, so... here goes I often use Personal File Sharing to mount disks from other macs and just now I realized that "Guest" option is active and I can have access to most of the HD on my macs (and so will anyone on the lan). I have looked and can't seem to find a way to kee

[OT] personal file sharing

Sorry for OT post, but at least this happens in my TiBook, so... here goes I often use Personal File Sharing to mount disks from other macs and just now I realized that "Guest" option is active and I can have access to most of the HD on my macs (and so will anyone on the lan). I h

Re: File sharing on TiBook turns itself off

On 10/05/02 11:33, "Nancy Butts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I use OS 9.2.1 on all three of my Macs, but for some reason the copy > on my TiBook 550 acts strangely. Any time the machine goes to sleep > or shuts down, file sharing shuts itself off-then takes several &g

Re: File sharing on TiBook turns itself off

settings, but I haven't taken the time to figure it out. Gary Nancy Butts wrote: > hi, > > I use OS 9.2.1 on all three of my Macs, but for some reason the copy > on my TiBook 550 acts strangely. Any time the machine goes to sleep > or shuts down, file sharing shuts itself off-then

File sharing on TiBook turns itself off

hi, I use OS 9.2.1 on all three of my Macs, but for some reason the copy on my TiBook 550 acts strangely. Any time the machine goes to sleep or shuts down, file sharing shuts itself off-then takes several minutes to restart when I turn it on again. Can anyone tell me why this is happening