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It's not "illegal" if your router is configured to grant them access to your network.
The law only prohibits "unauthorized access of a computer network". When someone uses their computer to request access, and your router grants access with no password, then their access of your network is authorized. I always configure my routers to share my connection with neighbors and visitors (in a secure way, of course).
If you enable WEP encryption, and they crack the encryption in order to access it, then it's illegal, because their access was unauthorized. But this only makes it illegal for them, it doesn't actually stop them. WEP is very easy to crack, and basically useless. Disabling SSID broadcast is also useless.
While WEP will certainly put you a step ahead of no security at all, if the neighbor is determined to use your wireless network they can break WEP encryption pretty simply using aircrack, a freely available tool. To really stop them, you need to use the stronger encryption offered by WPA or WPA2, which is available on all newer wireless routers. Then it is both illegal and difficult (if not impossible) for them to crack.
When enabling encryption, use a passphrase. It is MUCH easier to set up on other computers than it is to type 42 randomly chosen letters and numbers!
With the SSID changed from the default, broadcast of that name disabled and with the encryption set at 128, it will practically be impossible for your neighbor to get online by using yourrouter.
The neighbor may SEE your wireless network but will not be able to access it without the correct passphrase.
If you enable WPA you will have the option of using TKIP or AES encryption. Choose the stronger AES encryption if your router and client systems will support it. Although most neighbors will not be sophisticated to take advantage of it, there is an identified vulnerability in the TKIP algorithm for WPA for which exploits are available. You are better off using the AES encryption.,
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∙ 14y agoYou could go into your wirelss router and set up a MAC address filter. This would keep computers without that specific MAC address out. Both windows and mac's have MAC addresses. Your MAC address will not change unless you use a different computer.
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What is a WEP key word on psp?
The WEP key is the same one your PC or laptop uses to access your wireless router. If you don't have a wireless router, then you're looking at someone else's, the WEP key is actually there to stop unauthorised people like you from accessing it.
Security measure to stop unauthorized access to documents is?
Physical access restrictions
Can you play xbox live off of other people's locked wireless adapters?
I think you mean by can you access a password protected wireless router. The answer is yes, if you ask before doing so. It was a password on there for a reason, to stop people from accessing there internet. However, if the person knows that you want to access there internet and is fine with it, then go ahead. However, if the person says no, you are unable to access the router.
How do you stop a Kindle Fire Internal Service Failure?
You have to unplug and plug in the wireless router thing
Where can one purchase an Xbox wireless router?
When looking to buy an Xbox wireless router this may be purchase by visiting websites such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart or Game Stop, Sites such as eBay may have new and used Xbox wireless routers for sale.
Which two practices help prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network?
Using a wireless encryption key i.e WPA (Or less secure WEP) and MAC Address filtering. You can also stop the broadcasting the SSID, however the wireless access point can still be picked up.
Why can you not see wireless networks when you have been blocked by the router?
Blocking a computer at the router wont stop that computer from seeing networks. It will only stop you from connecting. If you cant see any networks, download netstumbler.
How do you stop your wireless router interfering with your john deere rtk?
I'm not really sure on this one...talk to your John Deere dealer and they should have an expert on RTK systems. I'm pretty sure though that a wireless router would not interfere with the RTK.
Im trying to find a WEP key so you can access the internet on your ds lite and im completely lost you cant even get the proper ip webpage can anyone help i tried command ipconfig all and it not work?
A WEP key is the passcode used to access a wireless router. Assumedly your PC/laptop also connects to your router, you should be able to get the WEP key from those. Check your router's documentation.If you do not have a wireless router, then you don't need a WEP key. Any signals your DS picks up, in fact belong to other people, and the WEP key is exactly there to stop unauthorised people using the network.
What is the WEP key for DSi internet?
The WEP key is the encryption key your wireless router uses to stop unauthorised people accessing the network. When you set yours up, you'll have set the key so your computer or laptop can access your network. All you need to do is use that same key on the DSi to access the network.
How do you find out who is using your wireless network and if there is a way how do you get rid of them?
to stop them you can put a password on it so that they cannot access it
How do you stop your neighbor from using your internet?
make it a private wireless internet by make it to where you have to put a password in to access it
