wireless-security Archive

Someone else using your wireless network-Steps to Check

How to check whether some one else is using your home or small office wireless network. It is very straight forward. First you list out the IP addresses of authorized devices in the network. Steps to check if some one hacked in to your wireless network 1. Login to the admin page of your wireless

Safety tips for using Wi-Fi in public places

Not just laptops, now you can browse internet using mobile and tablets like Ipad and ITab using Wi-Fi connectivity in public places such as coffee shops, airports, hotels etc. I would like to share few tips I have compiled from various sources, to help you enjoy the convenience of pubic Wireless networks by protecting your

Find Free Wi-Fi/ Wireless Hotspots

The world is slowly switching to wire free networks from wired ones. So some service providers are ready to provide free Wi-Fi/Wireless network services in many places. In this scenario, PCWorld and JiWire can help you spot free/paid Wi-Fi/Wireless network service providers in your area. You can search their directory to locate wireless services near

Steps to Disable File and Printer Sharing in Windows

It is very important, when you use wireless network, to disable the “File and Printer Sharing”. Other wise all the users in your wireless network may get access to your shared data. Here I have shared the steps you need to follow to disable “File and Printer Sharing” in your Windows machine. Click the “Start”