Security Logon

[Guest]

I am running Windows XP Pro and I have set up a wireless local network for
my home/office. The network is recognizing all the computers. Now for the
security; how do I require each computer to logon to the local network by
using a user name and password? Thanks for your help.

Linda

 

[Malke]

I am running Windows XP Pro and I have set up a wireless local
network for
my home/office. The network is recognizing all the computers. Now
for the security; how do I require each computer to logon to the local
network by
using a user name and password? Thanks for your help.

The only way to log on the way you want is to set up a domain. For that
you will need to have a real server operating system installed on one
of the computers.

Perhaps you could give us a description of your home/office and what you
would like to accomplish by requiring a logon.

For basic wireless security questions, see:

Wireless - Basic Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
MVP Barb Bowman on wireless security - http://tinyurl.com/56fc5

Malke

 

[Chuck]

I am running Windows XP Pro and I have set up a wireless local network for
my home/office. The network is recognizing all the computers. Now for the
security; how do I require each computer to logon to the local network by
using a user name and password? Thanks for your help.

Linda

Linda,

Disable Simple File Sharing, and use a common, non-Guest account on each
computer.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Advanced>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Advanced

 

[Guest]

Since I use the computers for wireless internet I thought it would make the
information on my computer more secure from hackers to require a logon.
Other than that issue a logon is really not necessary. Am I right in this
assumption?

 

[Malke]

Linda,

Disable Simple File Sharing, and use a common, non-Guest account on
each computer.

http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Advanced

In addition to what Chuck said, refer to the wireless security links I
gave you to make sure you've set up the wireless function securely.
Chuck also has other excellent articles on networking, security, and
other Good Stuff on his site:

http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/

Malke

 

[Chuck]

Since I use the computers for wireless internet I thought it would make the
information on my computer more secure from hackers to require a logon.
Other than that issue a logon is really not necessary. Am I right in this
assumption?

Hackers and wardrivers are a significant problem today. Besides the links that
Malke provided, have a look at WiFi Security:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/setting-up-wifi-lan-please-protect.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/setting-up-wifi-lan-please-protect.html

And look at Layered Security in general:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/please-protect-yourself-layer-your.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/please-protect-yourself-layer-your.html

You do not want to be providing service to folks like Walter Nowakowski.