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Disable WifiI would like to know if there is any way to disable my laptop's wifi. I
don't want to be able to pick up other unsecured networks to surf internet. I went into Device Manager and disabled it, but upon boot, it is enabled again. Also, I'm unable to remove the card since it's internal. The laptop is a Dell Inspiron. Is there anyway (or is this possible)? Thanks in advance. Just so long as you don't connect to those unsecured networks then you don't
have anything to worry about, only connect to yours and make sure that you have WEP or WPA enabled on it. You also realize that if you disable your wifi on your laptop, if you use a wireless network at your house then you won't be able to use it anymore? If you still want to disable it go to Control Panel -> Network Connections. Right click on the one that says Wireless Network Connection and choose Disable. -Dan Show quoteHide quote "bronxbabe" <bronxb***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A6084083-C7C7-41E3-82EF-D96B540CAC83@microsoft.com... >I would like to know if there is any way to disable my laptop's wifi. I > don't want to be able to pick up other unsecured networks to surf > internet. > I went into Device Manager and disabled it, but upon boot, it is enabled > again. Also, I'm unable to remove the card since it's internal. The > laptop > is a Dell Inspiron. > > Is there anyway (or is this possible)? > > Thanks in advance. I don't want it to connect to my home network or my neighbor's. I don't want
the laptop to be able to connect to the internet AT ALL. Thanks again, Show quoteHide quote "LittleMoo" wrote: > Just so long as you don't connect to those unsecured networks then you don't > have anything to worry about, only connect to yours and make sure that you > have WEP or WPA enabled on it. > > You also realize that if you disable your wifi on your laptop, if you use a > wireless network at your house then you won't be able to use it anymore? > > If you still want to disable it go to Control Panel -> Network Connections. > Right click on the one that says Wireless Network Connection and choose > Disable. > > -Dan > > "bronxbabe" <bronxb***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:A6084083-C7C7-41E3-82EF-D96B540CAC83@microsoft.com... > >I would like to know if there is any way to disable my laptop's wifi. I > > don't want to be able to pick up other unsecured networks to surf > > internet. > > I went into Device Manager and disabled it, but upon boot, it is enabled > > again. Also, I'm unable to remove the card since it's internal. The > > laptop > > is a Dell Inspiron. > > > > Is there anyway (or is this possible)? > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > If your running XP you can configure Wireless Zero Configuration to *NOT*
connect to non-preferred networks. That works well for me... http://tinyurl.com/krjwt In the example I have my laptop configured for three networks I regualarly connect to including my own, N4RF... -- Show quoteHide quoteAl Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking) Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the mutual benefit of all of us... The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights... "bronxbabe" <bronxb***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A6084083-C7C7-41E3-82EF-D96B540CAC83@microsoft.com... >I would like to know if there is any way to disable my laptop's wifi. I > don't want to be able to pick up other unsecured networks to surf > internet. > I went into Device Manager and disabled it, but upon boot, it is enabled > again. Also, I'm unable to remove the card since it's internal. The > laptop > is a Dell Inspiron. > > Is there anyway (or is this possible)? > > Thanks in advance. I'll try this and see what happens. The reason for this is that I don't want
my son to use the internet excessively. So, I disconnected my wireless router, but he is able to pick a neighbor's linksys (unsecured) signal and surf. Show quoteHide quote "Sooner Al [MVP]" wrote: > If your running XP you can configure Wireless Zero Configuration to *NOT* > connect to non-preferred networks. That works well for me... > > http://tinyurl.com/krjwt > > In the example I have my laptop configured for three networks I regualarly > connect to including my own, N4RF... > > -- > > Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking) > > Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the > mutual benefit of all of us... > The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no > rights... > > "bronxbabe" <bronxb***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:A6084083-C7C7-41E3-82EF-D96B540CAC83@microsoft.com... > >I would like to know if there is any way to disable my laptop's wifi. I > > don't want to be able to pick up other unsecured networks to surf > > internet. > > I went into Device Manager and disabled it, but upon boot, it is enabled > > again. Also, I'm unable to remove the card since it's internal. The > > laptop > > is a Dell Inspiron. > > > > Is there anyway (or is this possible)? > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > That is a bit different from what I thought your original intent was...
In that case I suggest you setup your son as a limited user and use parental control software on the laptop to control his access to both the PC and the public internet. You might check with your ISP because they may provide that for free or at a reduced cost. Here is how I did that as one example... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13574572 NetNanny is another solution...note there are other commercial solutions like this... http://www.netnanny.com/p/page?sb=product The MS Shared Computer Toolkit may also work for you... http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/default.mspx -- Show quoteHide quoteAl Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking) Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the mutual benefit of all of us... The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights... "bronxbabe" <bronxb***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3F4710C6-A7BF-4F1F-8DEA-E7048E47799E@microsoft.com... > I'll try this and see what happens. The reason for this is that I don't > want > my son to use the internet excessively. So, I disconnected my wireless > router, but he is able to pick a neighbor's linksys (unsecured) signal and > surf. > > "Sooner Al [MVP]" wrote: > >> If your running XP you can configure Wireless Zero Configuration to *NOT* >> connect to non-preferred networks. That works well for me... >> >> http://tinyurl.com/krjwt >> >> In the example I have my laptop configured for three networks I >> regualarly >> connect to including my own, N4RF... >> >> -- >> >> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking) >> >> Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the >> mutual benefit of all of us... >> The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com >> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no >> rights... >> >> "bronxbabe" <bronxb***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:A6084083-C7C7-41E3-82EF-D96B540CAC83@microsoft.com... >> >I would like to know if there is any way to disable my laptop's wifi. I >> > don't want to be able to pick up other unsecured networks to surf >> > internet. >> > I went into Device Manager and disabled it, but upon boot, it is >> > enabled >> > again. Also, I'm unable to remove the card since it's internal. The >> > laptop >> > is a Dell Inspiron. >> > >> > Is there anyway (or is this possible)? >> > >> > Thanks in advance. >> >> >> On Sun, 8 Oct 2006 06:14:54 -0500, "Sooner Al [MVP]"
<Soone***@somewhere.net.invalid> wrote: Show quoteHide quote >That is a bit different from what I thought your original intent was... all good ideas that you should look at. but how about a low tech> >In that case I suggest you setup your son as a limited user and use parental >control software on the laptop to control his access to both the PC and the >public internet. You might check with your ISP because they may provide that >for free or at a reduced cost. Here is how I did that as one example... > >http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13574572 > >NetNanny is another solution...note there are other commercial solutions >like this... > >http://www.netnanny.com/p/page?sb=product > >The MS Shared Computer Toolkit may also work for you... > >http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/default.mspx solution like taking away the laptop and/or exercising a bit of parental discipline? how abour alerting the neighbor to what's going on and assisting him, if needed, in securing his system? 73, rich, n9dko (1) the laptop IS needed for school work; (2) he's not going to any
inappropriate content sites; and (3) he's just spending too much time surfing while i'm at work and not getting his work done in a timely manner. Also, i don't know which neighbors' network is unsecured since there are several houses surrounding us. Thanks again, Show quoteHide quote "Rich" wrote: > On Sun, 8 Oct 2006 06:14:54 -0500, "Sooner Al [MVP]" > <Soone***@somewhere.net.invalid> wrote: > > >That is a bit different from what I thought your original intent was... > > > >In that case I suggest you setup your son as a limited user and use parental > >control software on the laptop to control his access to both the PC and the > >public internet. You might check with your ISP because they may provide that > >for free or at a reduced cost. Here is how I did that as one example... > > > >http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13574572 > > > >NetNanny is another solution...note there are other commercial solutions > >like this... > > > >http://www.netnanny.com/p/page?sb=product > > > >The MS Shared Computer Toolkit may also work for you... > > > >http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/default.mspx > > all good ideas that you should look at. but how about a low tech > solution like taking away the laptop and/or exercising a bit of > parental discipline? how abour alerting the neighbor to what's going > on and assisting him, if needed, in securing his system? > > 73, > rich, n9dko > "bronxbabe" <bronxb***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 1) disable the laptop wireless adapter.news:134D2D0E-7171-4C10-998A-17FB7D53D0F7@microsoft.com... > (1) the laptop IS needed for school work; (2) he's not going to any > inappropriate content sites; and (3) he's just spending too much time surfing > while i'm at work and not getting his work done in a timely manner. Also, i > don't know which neighbors' network is unsecured since there are several > houses surrounding us. If your kid has admin rights to the laptop, he can change it back. 2)identify which neighbor has the wireless router and ask him to put some security on it. 3)At a certain time everyday say 10pm lock take the laptop away from the kid, homework should be done by then:) But you said you are at work so that may be difficult. As for the range of the wireless from the neighbor, unless he is trying to make his router a public access point, he/she must be one of your closer neighbors. You can ask your neighbors who has the wireless router and ask them to put some security on it. You can remind them that anyone can grab access to their network and use their dime to surf the web. As for your kid I would use what he was going to get for allowance, or if he does not get allowance and has a job, collect some money from him/her to give to the neighbor for using their internet access. Show quoteHide quote > > Thanks again, > > "Rich" wrote: > > > On Sun, 8 Oct 2006 06:14:54 -0500, "Sooner Al [MVP]" > > <Soone***@somewhere.net.invalid> wrote: > > > > >That is a bit different from what I thought your original intent was... > > > > > >In that case I suggest you setup your son as a limited user and use parental > > >control software on the laptop to control his access to both the PC and the > > >public internet. You might check with your ISP because they may provide that > > >for free or at a reduced cost. Here is how I did that as one example... > > > > > >http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13574572 > > > > > >NetNanny is another solution...note there are other commercial solutions > > >like this... > > > > > >http://www.netnanny.com/p/page?sb=product > > > > > >The MS Shared Computer Toolkit may also work for you... > > > > > >http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/default.mspx > > > > all good ideas that you should look at. but how about a low tech > > solution like taking away the laptop and/or exercising a bit of > > parental discipline? how abour alerting the neighbor to what's going > > on and assisting him, if needed, in securing his system? > > > > 73, > > rich, n9dko > > "bronxbabe" <bronxb***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message Then you have only this answer and it again depends on how knowledgeable news:134D2D0E-7171-4C10-998A-17FB7D53D0F7@microsoft.com... > (1) the laptop IS needed for school work; (2) he's not going to any > inappropriate content sites; and (3) he's just spending too much time > surfing > while i'm at work and not getting his work done in a timely manner. Also, > i > don't know which neighbors' network is unsecured since there are several > houses surrounding us. > your son is: 1) Assign him a LOGON ID for him to use. Put a password on the normal one and don't tell him what the password is. Make HIS account a LIMITED one. 2) On his account, disable access to Control Panel so he cant get in there to fix anything. 3) On your account when he isn't allowed on Internet, disable wi-fi. 4) Boot into Safe Mode and make sure the Administrator account is ALSO passworded so he cant use it to change everything back again. Now when doing this, please note that you still have a WIRED network port and a DIAL UP networking port on your computer. You will have to disable both of them as well. All of the above are now MUCH HARDER for him to get around but it still CAN be gotten around by him if he knows a lot about computers. Only you know how good he is with them. The key here is that he's not using my ISP. I disconnected my router, etc.
He's apparently picking up a neighbor's [unsecured] linksys signal. That's how he's surfing. I've disabled wireless networking, went into properties, advanced, auto-connect, etc. but... he's still surfing. i'm quite sure there has to be a way of disabling his internal wireless card. Thanks again, Show quoteHide quote "Sooner Al [MVP]" wrote: > That is a bit different from what I thought your original intent was... > > In that case I suggest you setup your son as a limited user and use parental > control software on the laptop to control his access to both the PC and the > public internet. You might check with your ISP because they may provide that > for free or at a reduced cost. Here is how I did that as one example... > > http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13574572 > > NetNanny is another solution...note there are other commercial solutions > like this... > > http://www.netnanny.com/p/page?sb=product > > The MS Shared Computer Toolkit may also work for you... > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/default.mspx > > -- > > Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking) > > Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the > mutual benefit of all of us... > The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no > rights... > > "bronxbabe" <bronxb***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:3F4710C6-A7BF-4F1F-8DEA-E7048E47799E@microsoft.com... > > I'll try this and see what happens. The reason for this is that I don't > > want > > my son to use the internet excessively. So, I disconnected my wireless > > router, but he is able to pick a neighbor's linksys (unsecured) signal and > > surf. > > > > "Sooner Al [MVP]" wrote: > > > >> If your running XP you can configure Wireless Zero Configuration to *NOT* > >> connect to non-preferred networks. That works well for me... > >> > >> http://tinyurl.com/krjwt > >> > >> In the example I have my laptop configured for three networks I > >> regualarly > >> connect to including my own, N4RF... > >> > >> -- > >> > >> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking) > >> > >> Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the > >> mutual benefit of all of us... > >> The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com > >> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no > >> rights... > >> > >> "bronxbabe" <bronxb***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:A6084083-C7C7-41E3-82EF-D96B540CAC83@microsoft.com... > >> >I would like to know if there is any way to disable my laptop's wifi. I > >> > don't want to be able to pick up other unsecured networks to surf > >> > internet. > >> > I went into Device Manager and disabled it, but upon boot, it is > >> > enabled > >> > again. Also, I'm unable to remove the card since it's internal. The > >> > laptop > >> > is a Dell Inspiron. > >> > > >> > Is there anyway (or is this possible)? > >> > > >> > Thanks in advance. > >> > >> > >> > > > "bronxbabe" <bronxb***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B62740F3-B539-48E4-9075-7A789B4F7B52@microsoft.com... Well... actually, even when the internal card is disabled, or removed at all,> The key here is that he's not using my ISP. I disconnected my router, etc. > He's apparently picking up a neighbor's [unsecured] linksys signal. That's > how he's surfing. I've disabled wireless networking, went into properties, > advanced, auto-connect, etc. but... he's still surfing. i'm quite sure > there has to be a way of disabling his internal wireless card. it still is possible to surf. If you've got a smart kid and a decent laptop :) --PA "bronxbabe" <bronxb***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message Edit the profile of the neighbour's network on your own computer, add a news:3F4710C6-A7BF-4F1F-8DEA-E7048E47799E@microsoft.com... > I'll try this and see what happens. The reason for this is that I don't > want > my son to use the internet excessively. So, I disconnected my wireless > router, but he is able to pick a neighbor's linksys (unsecured) signal and > surf. > password to it when he isn't looking and then keep it. When your laptop tries to connect, it wont because the password you put in isn't accepted at the neighbour's router. Works for me. This will only work if your son doesn't know how to fix that which is easy to do. You cannot actually disable your wi-fi if it is inbuilt if your son knows how to enable it again though. All you can do is go ask the neighbour to password their network as officially your son is stealing from them. Hi
Uninstall any Wireless related utility, and similar services. Many Laptops come with an array of "software" that is Wireless related, and is loaded at startup by default. Jack (MVP-Networking). Show quoteHide quote "bronxbabe" <bronxb***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A6084083-C7C7-41E3-82EF-D96B540CAC83@microsoft.com... >I would like to know if there is any way to disable my laptop's wifi. I > don't want to be able to pick up other unsecured networks to surf > internet. > I went into Device Manager and disabled it, but upon boot, it is enabled > again. Also, I'm unable to remove the card since it's internal. The > laptop > is a Dell Inspiron. > > Is there anyway (or is this possible)? > > Thanks in advance. "bronxbabe" <bronxb***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A6084083-C7C7-41E3-82EF-D96B540CAC83@microsoft.com... This is strange. AFAIK if you disable it in dev. manager, nothing in standard WinXP can>I would like to know if there is any way to disable my laptop's wifi. I > don't want to be able to pick up other unsecured networks to surf internet. > I went into Device Manager and disabled it, but upon boot, it is enabled > again. Also, I'm unable to remove the card since it's internal. The laptop > is a Dell Inspiron. > > Is there anyway (or is this possible)? re-enable it - unless Windows crashed and rebooted with last known good config. I would ask Dell support whether some their bundled utility can do this. Also you can turn off the radio. Most notebooks have some switch or Fn key that disables wireless radio. This is intended exactly for situations when software could break out of control. Regards, --PA 
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