Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


Forums › LAN (ethernet/Wifi/routers/Bluetooth) › NetWork ( someone on it ? )


90 posts

Master Geek


Topic # 46694 7-Nov-2009 14:53
Send private message

SO i just got home today and turned my pc on to find a Ip conflict  192.168.2.2  the one i use for my pc go into the DHCP list

192.168.2.2
ronnie-PC
00-19-7E-BF-7E-5B

I dont know any ronnie  iv changed the password on my wireless still these Eset smart security says this after i resolve host names  192.168.2.2:1077  softperfect.com:80

is it a threat ? how do i get rid of it


[Mod (N8): Tidied up formatting]

Create new topic
261 posts

Ultimate Geek


  Reply # 270879 7-Nov-2009 16:07
Send private message

What sort of encryption do you have on? WEP? WAP? Mac filtering?

Enable your choice of encryption (WEP / WAP etc) - that'll stop them from connecting.

Enable a Mac filter - Either white list or black list. White list, you get the MAC addresses of all the machines you want to connect, and it only allows them. This means any new PCs or machines you want to connect will need to have their MAC addresses added to the list.

Black list, you get the MAC addresses of computers you don't want to connect (like the one you posted) and everyone else can connect. But if you have encryption on, they'll still need the key first too.

Disable SSID broadcasting.

Once all of that is done, just to be ultra paranoid, change the admin password again.

Its probably just a neighbour taking advantage.

If you want more help, post the make / model of wireless router you are using.

I can't help with the Eset smart security messages - maybe someone else can help you there.

Create new topic



Twitter »

Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:





News »

Nothing nebulous about Microsoft’s cloud-transition
Posted 21-Jul-2017 15:34

We’re spending more on tech, but not as much as Australians
Posted 21-Jul-2017 11:43

Endace announces EndaceFabric for network-wide packet recording
Posted 20-Jul-2017 20:49

Acorn 6: MacOS image editing for the rest of us
Posted 20-Jul-2017 17:04

HTC faces backlash over keyboard pop-up ads
Posted 19-Jul-2017 15:53

BNZ adds Visa credit cards to Android Pay wallet
Posted 18-Jul-2017 19:44

Still living in a Notification hell – Om Malik
Posted 18-Jul-2017 13:00

Duet Display uses iPad to extend Mac, PC
Posted 18-Jul-2017 10:58

PC sales could be worse
Posted 17-Jul-2017 07:34

Crypto-currencies, tulips, market bubbles
Posted 17-Jul-2017 06:38

NZ Tech Podcast: Big batteries, solar cars, cold war, IoT
Posted 16-Jul-2017 16:53

Vodafone Australia mulls Wisp alliance, NZ implications
Posted 13-Jul-2017 16:49

Rural health professionals see fibre pay-off
Posted 13-Jul-2017 11:52

Vodafone announces expansion of $5 Daily Roaming
Posted 13-Jul-2017 10:20

Intel unveils powerful Intel Xeon Scalable processors
Posted 12-Jul-2017 20:41


Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.


Updates »

Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.