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Lost/stolen laptop-Password change issueMy son lost his laptop, which is configured to automatically log on to
my wireless network (Win XP Home SP2 -- 802.11g). My network password is now compromised. I want to change it, but I don't know how to do so. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Frank Frank wrote:
> My son lost his laptop, which is configured to automatically log on to You change the wireless security password (and probably should change> my wireless network (Win XP Home SP2 -- 802.11g). My network password > is now compromised. I want to change it, but I don't know how to do > so. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > Frank the SSID and router management password) from the router's configuration utility. Most routers are configured by entering the router address into a browser addressbar from a computer wired to the router. Then you will simply enter the new encryption key into any computers that connect wirelessly. An example is http://192.168.1.1 for a Linksys. Refer to your router's manual for details. Malke Thanks for the comments. While we're at it, need some feedback from you.
In addition to what I mentioned, I do have Norton's full suite, i.e. Internet Security, Anti Virus, Spam control, Parental control, Norton Ghost 9.0 installed. I have a 4 PC XP network at my small business (all wired for security), and currently a 4 PC network at home for the family (may also wire up). I started using the AOL safety and security suite since I expanded to so many PC's so rapidly , and found buying and owning 8 or more copied of Nortons's to be a bit cost prohibitive. And I've been less than enthused wtih the problems caused by Norton's bloatware. In your professinal judgment then, what is the most cost effective way of purchasing and owning best software going forward, i.e. for Internet secuirty, firewall, spam, parental control etc.. I have no problem paying something for the software, but paying for 8 sets of Norton's given it's cost/benefit is not worth it. Show quoteHide quote "Malke" wrote: > Frank wrote: > > > My son lost his laptop, which is configured to automatically log on to > > my wireless network (Win XP Home SP2 -- 802.11g). My network password > > is now compromised. I want to change it, but I don't know how to do > > so. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > Frank > > You change the wireless security password (and probably should change > the SSID and router management password) from the router's > configuration utility. Most routers are configured by entering the > router address into a browser addressbar from a computer wired to the > router. Then you will simply enter the new encryption key into any > computers that connect wirelessly. > > An example is http://192.168.1.1 for a Linksys. Refer to your router's > manual for details. > > Malke > -- > Elephant Boy Computers > www.elephantboycomputers.com > "Don't Panic!" > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User > Also, depending on the router, you might be able to configure it so ONLY
those machines with designated "MAC addresses" can log onto the router. My Linksys WRT54GS router has this feature. I also installed software provided by AOL, called "Port Magic" that maps out the network, tell who's logged on", and also logs the "MAC addresses" anyone else, including intruders trying to log on. Show quoteHide quote "Frank" wrote: > My son lost his laptop, which is configured to automatically log on to > my wireless network (Win XP Home SP2 -- 802.11g). My network password > is now compromised. I want to change it, but I don't know how to do > so. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > Frank > > FrankChin wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > Filtering by MAC address doesn't really provide good security. Yes, it> Also, depending on the router, you might be able to configure it so > ONLY those machines with designated "MAC addresses" can log onto the > router. My Linksys WRT54GS router has this feature. > > I also installed software provided by AOL, called "Port Magic" that > maps out the network, tell who's logged on", and also logs the "MAC > addresses" anyone else, including intruders trying to log on. > > > > "Frank" wrote: > >> My son lost his laptop, which is configured to automatically log on >> to >> my wireless network (Win XP Home SP2 -- 802.11g). My network >> password >> is now compromised. I want to change it, but I don't know how to do >> so. Any help would be greatly appreciated. >> Frank >> >> may keep out your neighbor's kid, but MAC addresses are easily spoofed. Port Magic, like all the other AOL-provided "security" stuff is garbage. Better to have a good firewall and do proper security in the first place. The six dumbest ways to secure a wireless LAN http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/index.php?p=43 Malke Thanks for the comments. While we're at it, need some feedback from you.
In addition to what I mentioned, I do have Norton's full suite, i.e. Internet Security, Anti Virus, Spam control, Parental control, Norton Ghost 9.0 installed. I have a 4 PC XP network at my small business (all wired for security), and currently a 4 PC network at home for the family (may also wire up). I started using the AOL safety and security suite since I expanded to so many PC's so rapidly , and found buying and owning 8 or more copied of Nortons's to be a bit cost prohibitive. And I've been less than enthused wtih the problems caused by Norton's bloatware. In your professinal judgment then, what is the most cost effective way of purchasing and owning best software going forward, i.e. for Internet secuirty, firewall, spam, parental control etc.. I have no problem paying something for the software, but paying for 8 sets of Norton's given it's cost/benefit is not worth it. Show quoteHide quote "Malke" wrote: > FrankChin wrote: > > > > > Also, depending on the router, you might be able to configure it so > > ONLY those machines with designated "MAC addresses" can log onto the > > router. My Linksys WRT54GS router has this feature. > > > > I also installed software provided by AOL, called "Port Magic" that > > maps out the network, tell who's logged on", and also logs the "MAC > > addresses" anyone else, including intruders trying to log on. > > > > > > > > "Frank" wrote: > > > >> My son lost his laptop, which is configured to automatically log on > >> to > >> my wireless network (Win XP Home SP2 -- 802.11g). My network > >> password > >> is now compromised. I want to change it, but I don't know how to do > >> so. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > >> Frank > >> > >> > > Filtering by MAC address doesn't really provide good security. Yes, it > may keep out your neighbor's kid, but MAC addresses are easily spoofed. > Port Magic, like all the other AOL-provided "security" stuff is > garbage. Better to have a good firewall and do proper security in the > first place. > > The six dumbest ways to secure a wireless LAN > http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/index.php?p=43 > > Malke > -- > Elephant Boy Computers > www.elephantboycomputers.com > "Don't Panic!" > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User > Thanks for the comments. While we're at it, need some feedback from you.
In addition to what I mentioned, I do have Norton's full suite, i.e. Internet Security, Anti Virus, Spam control, Parental control, Norton Ghost 9.0 installed. I have a 4 PC XP network at my small business (all wired for security), and currently a 4 PC network at home for the family (may also wire up). I started using the AOL safety and security suite since I expanded to so many PC's so rapidly , and found buying and owning 8 or more copied of Nortons's to be a bit cost prohibitive. And I've been less than enthused wtih the problems caused by Norton's bloatware. In your professinal judgment then, what is the most cost effective way of purchasing and owning best software going forward, i.e. for Internet secuirty, firewall, spam, parental control etc.. I have no problem paying something for the software, but paying for 8 sets of Norton's given it's cost/benefit is not worth it. Show quoteHide quote "Malke" wrote: > FrankChin wrote: > > > > > Also, depending on the router, you might be able to configure it so > > ONLY those machines with designated "MAC addresses" can log onto the > > router. My Linksys WRT54GS router has this feature. > > > > I also installed software provided by AOL, called "Port Magic" that > > maps out the network, tell who's logged on", and also logs the "MAC > > addresses" anyone else, including intruders trying to log on. > > > > > > > > "Frank" wrote: > > > >> My son lost his laptop, which is configured to automatically log on > >> to > >> my wireless network (Win XP Home SP2 -- 802.11g). My network > >> password > >> is now compromised. I want to change it, but I don't know how to do > >> so. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > >> Frank > >> > >> > > Filtering by MAC address doesn't really provide good security. Yes, it > may keep out your neighbor's kid, but MAC addresses are easily spoofed. > Port Magic, like all the other AOL-provided "security" stuff is > garbage. Better to have a good firewall and do proper security in the > first place. > > The six dumbest ways to secure a wireless LAN > http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/index.php?p=43 > > Malke > -- > Elephant Boy Computers > www.elephantboycomputers.com > "Don't Panic!" > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User > Also, depending on the router, such as my WRT54GS Linksys router, you can
configure it such that only machines with certain "MAC addresses: can logon to the router, to the exclusion of all other. I also got "Port Magic" installed that logs all attempts to logon to the network, noting the "MAC addresses" on all intruders. Show quoteHide quote "Frank" wrote: > My son lost his laptop, which is configured to automatically log on to > my wireless network (Win XP Home SP2 -- 802.11g). My network password > is now compromised. I want to change it, but I don't know how to do > so. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > Frank > > 
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