Securing AirPort Access

altekameraden · altekameraden #1 (**permalink**)

10-01-2009, 11:46 AM

I have iMac and just got a new MacBook Pro. Learning my way around it. My iMac is connected to internet using DSL and has AirPort base capability. When I turn on AirPort on the iMac, I can access the internet using my MacBook just fine. Question: How do I keep neighbors from using my iMac airport to access the internet through my DSL? I pick up several of their signals, all encrypted, so I can assume they get mine but unsecured. Do I have to set up my own network to secure access through my iMac airport for my MacBook and any guests I have in my house?

Sur3Mac · Sur3Mac #2 (**permalink**)

10-01-2009, 04:07 PM

In AirPort Admin Utility, click Change Wireless Security, select WPA2 Personal and put a password into the two boxes showing.

Apply the changes to the base station and you should be set.

Regards

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altekameraden #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 01, 2009 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 4 Mac Specs: iMac and MacBook Pro	10-01-2009, 11:46 AM I have iMac and just got a new MacBook Pro. Learning my way around it. My iMac is connected to internet using DSL and has AirPort base capability. When I turn on AirPort on the iMac, I can access the internet using my MacBook just fine. Question: How do I keep neighbors from using my iMac airport to access the internet through my DSL? I pick up several of their signals, all encrypted, so I can assume they get mine but unsecured. Do I have to set up my own network to secure access through my iMac airport for my MacBook and any guests I have in my house?
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Member Since: Aug 03, 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,563 Mac Specs: Late 2011 MBP 13" i5/16GB RAM,Early 2007 MB white 13", 2x TV 3rd Gen, ᣦ	10-01-2009, 04:07 PM In AirPort Admin Utility, click Change Wireless Security, select WPA2 Personal and put a password into the two boxes showing. Apply the changes to the base station and you should be set. Regards
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