Help me understand where I need passwords and any other securities measures. I have created a mini-network almost by default and I want to understand where someone can gain access to my little setup.
For the better part of the last 8 years I have been a one computer person, running a G4 desktop at home. My wife and I have two user sets ups on the computer but neither have passwords as no one else lives with us. When not using the computer in the past simply shut it down.
We recently purchased a new big screen TV that came with software to connect with Netflixs and some other movie programs over the internet. As a result we picked up a Netgear wi-fi modem. We did set up a password on the wi-fi modem.
Now I have picked up a MacBook Pro. So far I have not set up a password for logging into the computer but I have only had it a week.
So now I have a little network. What do I need to do to protect myself. Is my MBP vnerable since it is broadcasting? I often just put the laptop to sleep, with the Airpot ON. Can my MBP be access in this mode?
Can someone sit on the street in front of the house and get into most of my stuff now that we have this setup? I a also worried about someone getting into the main computer, the G4, via the modem?
Any assistance appreciated,
D300
For the better part of the last 8 years I have been a one computer person, running a G4 desktop at home. My wife and I have two user sets ups on the computer but neither have passwords as no one else lives with us. When not using the computer in the past simply shut it down.
We recently purchased a new big screen TV that came with software to connect with Netflixs and some other movie programs over the internet. As a result we picked up a Netgear wi-fi modem. We did set up a password on the wi-fi modem.
Now I have picked up a MacBook Pro. So far I have not set up a password for logging into the computer but I have only had it a week.
So now I have a little network. What do I need to do to protect myself. Is my MBP vnerable since it is broadcasting? I often just put the laptop to sleep, with the Airpot ON. Can my MBP be access in this mode?
Can someone sit on the street in front of the house and get into most of my stuff now that we have this setup? I a also worried about someone getting into the main computer, the G4, via the modem?
Any assistance appreciated,
D300
