RIAA/MPAA piracy notices

[PSD Ryan]

I've gotten my "3rd strike" from at&t. I actually read instead of ignored the email and it says I've been caught downloading nikki minaj - beez in the trap last night.

Never in my life would I listen to that. But it had my ip address tagged.

I don't have my wifi invisible, but it is secured. I know it's not terribly hard to hack into it...I need to fix that and make it invisible.

But is it possible for someone to use my IP address? I thought each device had a separate ip. I have no kids, and my gf does not even know what bitttorrent is. I think someone is logging on my wifi and downloading stuff, cause it sure ain't me.

[PSD Ryan]

nevermind, all my devices have the same ip address. so someone easily could be on my network.

[doppelganger]

I could help you out if you need some. let me know what kind of wireless router you have...

first thing I'd do though is make sure you aren't using WEP encryption. WPA2 personal would be the one to use for home use

second, and it's not going to make it anymore secure but would make someone have to work a bit more, is to enable hiding the SSID broadcast. you can still get the SSID eventually, but it just won't broadcast the name openly.

[denowt]

I could help you out if you need some. let me know what kind of wireless router you have...

first thing I'd do though is make sure you aren't using WEP encryption. WPA2 personal would be the one to use for home use

second, and it's not going to make it anymore secure but would make someone have to work a bit more, is to enable hiding the SSID broadcast. you can still get the SSID eventually, but it just won't broadcast the name openly.

^^^This is good info.

Also add Wireless MAC filtering if you think someone is hacking into your network.
It's a little bit of a pain to setup at first, but it locks down the network.
Basically, every electronic device has a unique MAC address.
You set up your router to only allow connections to certain MAC addresses.
Anything not on your list, can't connect.

You should also be able to see all of the MACs that have connected to your network and name them in your router, ie. wife's laptop, wife's phone, your phone, etc.
If you see one that you can't verify, block that MAC in your router settings.

[Boomerang]

nevermind, all my devices have the same ip address. so someone easily could be on my network.

Bingo! Any device logging on through the same connection will have the same IP.

[Boomerang]

Go in and make your SSID where it isn't displayed. If you have a cheap wireless access point...plug that in and rename it what your current wireless is named. Just put power to it and let it transmit but DO NOT plug a cable into it.

They can log onto your "wireless" access point and drive them nuts as it is dangling in the wind.

[Atfulldraw]

go ahead.

you can tell us -- we promise not to make fun of you.

[Lungbustr]

Make sure all your networks are secure. Could be alot worse. At least you didnt have a search warrant served because someone is downloading child **** on your connection.

[hellbndr23]

Name it "infected connection". Did this at work I had guests (that I gave permission to use it) not want to long on because their computer said it was infected. People are dumb.

[systemnt]

Name it "infected connection". Did this at work I had guests (that I gave permission to use it) not want to long on because their computer said it was infected. People are dumb.

I have a wifi at work setup with nothing but a logger on it.. unsecured and named "Free ****"... be surprised who's "Accidentally" tried to connect to it.

[Sneaky]

I recommend WPA2 encryption + a MAC Address ACL with only your family's devices listed.

Oh, and do not broadcast your SSID, but name it "FBI Surveillance"

[Budman68]

So, I have Verizon Fio's and it has a Password about about 12 numbers and letters. Am I secure or can someone still hack in?