RE: securing my new wireless router

2002-10-10 Thread Ogden, Earl
Good Afternoon, Change the default Name, SSID, and WEP keys. Go to their web site and do a full firmware upgrade; if possible. Turn off transmit SSID, and possible set up a MAC address list of allowed users. Problems: Even with all the above it is moderately easy to crack WEP, and or H

RE: securing my new wireless router

2002-10-10 Thread Christian Freas
Check these for ideas http://www.wardriving.com/ http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/wireless_secure.htm http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/bowman/december03. asp http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/784/packet/jul01/p74-cover.html http://online.securityfocus.com/guest/

Re: securing my new wireless router

2002-10-10 Thread Christopher Rector
Question: How do I lock down my Access Point? Answer: Basics for secure wireless computing. 1. Disable SSID broadcasts. 2. Enable WEP encryption. 3. Use Mac filtering if possible. 4. Know your wireless footprint. 5. Limit IP's from AP DHCP. Explanations: 1. By disabling SSID broadcasts, you ef

RE: securing my new wireless router

2002-10-10 Thread Hudak, Tyler
Check out the wireless security FAQ: http://www.iss.net/wireless/WLAN_FAQ.php That probably has all the info you want. Tyler -Original Message- From: Teodorski, Chris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 10:43 AM To: Security-Basics (E-mail) Subject: securing my