Is Someone Using my Wireless?

2008-04-21 18:59:57

#1

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7114|Alberta, Canada

I set up a password for my wireless, and the only thing that can access the network is my iPod Touch. When I surf Safari with it, the WLAN light on my router lights up, and when I stop using it, it goes out (normal)

But recently, the light has been on all day, even when my iPod's wifi is off. So does this mean someone is using my wifi? I have like a 35 digit password set, so I don't know how someone cracked it.

2008-04-21 19:01:09

#2

Brasso: member; +1,549|6901

you can look at a client list. but most likely not. my WLAN light is constantly on when none of my wireless devices are using it. and i live in a house out of range from other houses.

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-04-21 19:11:27

#3

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7114|Alberta, Canada

haffeysucks wrote:
you can look at a client list. but most likely not. my WLAN light is constantly on when none of my wireless devices are using it. and i live in a house out of range from other houses.

My light was off for a good month or two, but started lighting up again.
edit: Well I went into my internet settings, and denied all access to my wifi except for my iPod. The light went out.

Last edited by Ryan (2008-04-21 19:15:39)

2008-04-21 20:31:25

#4

jamiet757: Member; +138|6893

Do you have it secured? if not make it secured, or someone can do something illegal while connected to your internet, and it can get traced to your house.

2008-04-21 20:57:47

#5

nukchebi0: Пушкин, наше всё; +387|6595|New Haven, CT

Someone was using it.

People are dicks.

2008-04-21 23:51:00

#6

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6838|NYC / Hamburg

depends how it was secured. If it's WEP it should be relatively easy to crack, if you're using WPA-PSK with a key that can't be guessed and isn't prone to dictionary attacks the guy will have made hardly any progress by the time we are dead

_{once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.}

2008-04-22 00:13:45

#7

nukchebi0: Пушкин, наше всё; +387|6595|New Haven, CT

max wrote:
depends how it was secured. If it's WEP it should be relatively easy to crack, if you're using WPA-PSK with a key that can't be guessed and isn't prone to dictionary attacks the guy will have made hardly any progress by the time we are dead

Go to here for a good key.

Perfect passwords generator.

2008-04-22 00:37:47

#8

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|7003|St. Andrews / Oslo

nukchebi0 wrote:
max wrote:
depends how it was secured. If it's WEP it should be relatively easy to crack, if you're using WPA-PSK with a key that can't be guessed and isn't prone to dictionary attacks the guy will have made hardly any progress by the time we are dead
Go to here for a good key.

Perfect passwords generator.

then suddenly, GRC releases a list of all the passwords they have generated D:

Last edited by Jenspm (2008-04-22 00:38:06)

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2008-04-22 03:03:40

#9

killer21: Because f*ck you that's why.; +400|6862|Reisterstown, MD

Depends on what type of security you are using. I would suggest using WPA or WPA2-personal to alleviate any of those issues.

2008-04-22 04:17:52

#10

']['error: Banned; +630|6915|The Netherlands

Only devices that are on the MAC-adress list in the router can connect to my WIFI router, works like a charm. It is a bit anoying though when family/friends want on your WIFI, you have to add their MAC adress to the list in the router.

2008-04-22 06:36:31

#11

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|7007|Salt Lake City

Some easy ways to secure a wi-fi connection.

1. Turn off SSID broadcasting.
2. Use WPA/WPA2 and not WEP.
3. Turn on the MAC address filter; it's a bit of work, but worthwhile.
4. This is optional, but change the default IP address range in the router, then disable DHCP. You will have to manually assign IP addresses to all your devices.

2008-04-22 09:07:00

#12

killer21: Because f*ck you that's why.; +400|6862|Reisterstown, MD

Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
Some easy ways to secure a wi-fi connection.

1. Turn off SSID broadcasting.
2. Use WPA/WPA2 and not WEP.
3. Turn on the MAC address filter; it's a bit of work, but worthwhile.
4. This is optional, but change the default IP address range in the router, then disable DHCP. You will have to manually assign IP addresses to all your devices.

I would agree with all except SSID broadcasting. I used to have it off as well but thought about it when my Wii couldn't find it often. Leaving your SSID out there for people to see doesn't necessarily mean they can get into your network. If you protect it right, no one can get in no matter how hard they try even if they can see the name of it.

2008-04-22 09:21:45

#13

']['error: Banned; +630|6915|The Netherlands

killer21 wrote:
Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
Some easy ways to secure a wi-fi connection.

1. Turn off SSID broadcasting.
2. Use WPA/WPA2 and not WEP.
3. Turn on the MAC address filter; it's a bit of work, but worthwhile.
4. This is optional, but change the default IP address range in the router, then disable DHCP. You will have to manually assign IP addresses to all your devices.
I would agree with all except SSID broadcasting. I used to have it off as well but thought about it when my Wii couldn't find it often. Leaving your SSID out there for people to see doesn't necessarily mean they can get into your network. If you protect it right, no one can get in no matter how hard they try even if they can see the name of it.

/agree

2008-04-22 09:34:44

#14

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|7007|Salt Lake City

killer21 wrote:
Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
Some easy ways to secure a wi-fi connection.

1. Turn off SSID broadcasting.
2. Use WPA/WPA2 and not WEP.
3. Turn on the MAC address filter; it's a bit of work, but worthwhile.
4. This is optional, but change the default IP address range in the router, then disable DHCP. You will have to manually assign IP addresses to all your devices.
I would agree with all except SSID broadcasting. I used to have it off as well but thought about it when my Wii couldn't find it often. Leaving your SSID out there for people to see doesn't necessarily mean they can get into your network. If you protect it right, no one can get in no matter how hard they try even if they can see the name of it.

If you have a device that needs that SSID to connect, then you may not have an option, but I would say that is the exception, not the rule. Turning off SSID broadcasting is one of the simplest things to do to protect your network.

2008-04-22 09:43:33

#15

killer21: Because f*ck you that's why.; +400|6862|Reisterstown, MD

Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
If you have a device that needs that SSID to connect, then you may not have an option, but I would say that is the exception, not the rule. Turning off SSID broadcasting is one of the simplest things to do to protect your network.

I would agree that it is quite simple to turn on and off. However, any person who is savvy with discovering a wireless network with SSID on or off, can find the network. Sometimes, it will just show up as Un named network. I'm simply saying that having your SSID on doesn't necessarily mean your network is vulnerable to attack. WPA2, MAC address aknowledgement, and a very strong password are the main keys to protecting your wireless network from an invasion or a DDoS attack.

2008-04-22 10:39:00

#16

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6838|NYC / Hamburg

Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
Some easy ways to secure a wi-fi connection.

1. Turn off SSID broadcasting.
2. Use WPA/WPA2 and not WEP.
3. Turn on the MAC address filter; it's a bit of work, but worthwhile.
4. This is optional, but change the default IP address range in the router, then disable DHCP. You will have to manually assign IP addresses to all your devices.

you only really need to turn on WPA. Anyone knowledgeable enough to even attempt to crack your network will know how to get around SSID broadcasting and mac filtering. Using a strong password is key though, changing the SSID will help too

_{once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.}

2008-04-22 15:15:16

#17

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7114|Alberta, Canada

I ended up denying all access to my wifi except for my iPod.

Thanks for the help though guys.

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