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Wireless security software

18 years ago

Hello everyone,

when we bought my laptop about six months ago I was advised by the guys at Best Buy to purchase wireless software to keep my information secure when going on online through the wireless connection. At that time, I couldn't see spending even more money than I was spending and didn't pay much attention because I was only going to use my laptop at home. Now we will be traveling and I need something that will help keep my information secure. Any recommendations?

Thanks for your help!

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mikie_gw
18 years ago
Assuming Vista... with Vista firewall... with default vista wifi connections...
Right click the wifi connection tray icon, click Network Sharing Center. Choose Custom if its not already on Public. If it says private that's for a work or home LAN connection and the one that can get you in trouble on a public network.

Then you might further secure it by going to the link on the left to Firewall - to doublely ascertain its saying Public Network... and then choose the little security center icon and Change Settings, check the box for 'Block all incoming Connections'

And there ya go... no additional costly softwares needed. Most people with just a single wireless Vista computer should be running with the same settings. Or also any wireless connected computer thats not doing file sharing.
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