wireless networks

[Armitage]

I don't have one at home, but i have just got a new laptop from work. I have noticed just how many people DON'T put any security on there routers.

I am sitting in my car having some lunch and i have my choice of networks to access. :whistle:


So if you have a wireless netwok just take a look and add some security.

[suicidal_monkey]

just switching plain old simple WEP on should ward of the casual drifting laptop-carriers as there's enough unsecured stuff out there for them to pick and choose from! ...adding in MAC filtering helps I find

[delanvital]

Yes, WEP and MAC-filtering does the job IMHO. As you say, with that enabled there are plenty of easier targets out there.

[Jamoe]

WEP, MAC-filtering and static IPs over here.

[Penfold]

Originally posted by Jamoe@Jun 22 2006, 02:51 PM
WEP, MAC-filtering and static IPs over here.

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I have a wep installed but am not sure what mac-filtering is?

If I only use my laptop on my wireless connection how do I work the MAC-filtering thingy?

Thanks

PEN

[delanvital]

Originally posted by ThePENDRAGON@Jun 22 2006, 04:41 PM
I have a wep installed but am not sure what mac-filtering is?

If I only use my laptop on my wireless connection how do I work the MAC-filtering thingy?

Thanks

PEN

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MAC-filtering means only allowing network cards on your network with a particular MAC-address. And such an address is unique to every netcard. It is typically written on a little sticker at the bottom of your laptop.

You need to access your router and find your filtering menu, often under advanced setup. What make and model is your router?

[Jamoe]

Originally posted by ThePENDRAGON@Jun 22 2006, 02:41 PM
I have a wep installed but am not sure what mac-filtering is?

If I only use my laptop on my wireless connection how do I work the MAC-filtering thingy?

Thanks

PEN

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Start > Run > cmd

type ipconfig /all

and you should be presented with lots of info.

u should see something like  this.

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-F0-B7-65-6F

thats a MAC address


whats your router model?

[Cadaver]

At home I have:

• MAC filtering enabled
• WPA-PSK encryption with >10 character key
• SSID broadcast disabled
• Non-standard and restricted LAN IP range

Paranoid? Me?  

If some bugger really wants to hack my network, then so be it.  I ain't making it easy for 'em though...  :ph34r:

[Anonymous]

Originally posted by Cadaver@Jun 22 2006, 03:48 PM
At home I have:

• WPA-PSK encryption with >10 character key





• SSID broadcast disabled

If some bugger really wants to hack my network, then so be it.  I ain't making it easy for 'em though...  :ph34r:

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Mmmm!

To get 256bit WPA encryption you actually need a 63 character key.
SSID is broadcast in clear with every packet anyway so hiding it just makes it more difficult to actually get a connection yourself

Here are 3 random 63 character keys:

LUYklX&H5K1
iwC>AJJMxk'dj@cG.'!sVDFsg~4D8`'o&62jY8-!2J!!6jCzPi&Dv.*~\5PhU0F

jDSFXSjZ/7i,Y
mix them up and use them as passwords for your wireless network

I used Password Guru to make the keys - it's free - http://www.cezeo.com/products/passwordsguru/

[Cadaver]

Originally posted by BlueBall@Jun 22 2006, 04:54 PM
Mmmm!

To get 256bit WPA encryption you actually need a 63 character key.

I know that.  I said I had >10 characters in my key as I didn't want to say how many I actually had.  I could be using 63.  :whistle:

SSID is broadcast in clear with every packet anyway so hiding it just makes it more difficult to actually get a connection yourself

I know that as well.  
However, I also know my wireless network is there and what it's called.  Others don't.  Doesn't take too long to enter that info in manually when connecting a new device for the first time.

If  someone were to do a scan for my wifi network, they should just see an unnamed network (if indeed their scan sees one at all).  I doubt a random bloke with a laptop could be fagged with the extra step of trying to guess my SSID.  Especially as my both my neighbours are broadcasting theirs.  :doh:

My measures are only deterrents for a casual hacker, and just the way I do things (caveat: they're not necessarily the best way either).  I have no doubt that if somebody was desperate enough to hack my l'il ol' network, it could be done.  :dummy:

[DogMeat]

Originally posted by delanvital@Jun 22 2006, 04:15 PM
MAC-filtering means only allowing network cards on your network with a particular MAC-address. And such an address is unique to every netcard.

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Don't count on it...

http://www.google.com/search?q=mac+spoofing

[delanvital]

Originally posted by DogMeat@Jun 22 2006, 08:27 PM
Don't count on it...

http://www.google.com/search?q=mac+spoofing

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Yeah I know that. You had to spoil it, didn't you   As before, better than nothin'!  

[suicidal_monkey]

none of it is completely secure but at least some of it is harder to break!

[A Twig]

I quite enjoy having other people on my network. Great way to meet new people. Dear god, I'm still very drunk...

[Othbarty]

And another friendly reminder

If you are using a Intel Pro Wireless 2200 B/G card remember to update your driver  The one that comes with the card/laptop usually sends out corrupted packages that makes some routers crash Found that out the hard way...  :dummy: