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On 05/15/13 17:09, Viv Griffin wrote: > Thanks to all, and especially Gordon. I hope I am just being paranoid. > I have found wps in the router config (called qss - just to confuse > me) and switched it off. I like the idea of setting up better tools, > as Gordon suggests. But, I need to be able to set them up, use them > and interpret the results correctly. > > I think what I would really like is to be able to set up my internet > access in such a secure way that I don't have to about such things as > hacking. So, I have some supplementary questions: > > Would a better router help? From what some of you said, mine doesn't > sound very good, If so, any suggestions? How much do you want to spend ? I spent around £110 on my solution, and I'm very happy with it (despite the other half complaining from time to time) > > Would moving away from wifi completely to a hard wired or a powerline > adapter solution be more secure? How much do you trust powerline ? Personally, I don't at all. > > Even with changes to the setup, would a separate PC (as Gordon > suggested) monitoring network traffic still be necessary if I can stop > feeling paranoid? I have a routeboard unit that does all flavours of monitoring. I installed ntop and setup netflow reports > > By the way, tomorrow, I am going to switch wifi back on but, not use > the internet all all, all day. It will be easier to see then, if there > is any unauthorised activity or if I am really just being paranoid. > Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get you. > Thanks for all of your help. > A quick trip to GRC.com and performing a shieldsup test may settle your paranoia (a little) about access from the outside. One question I have thought about, are you on a static or dynamic IP ? If dynamic, the reports from opendns can't be totally trusted, if static they can be trusted... a little more. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq