Question: Security in a wireless connection?

[arular7]

Hi everyone

Latelly I've been using my schools wireless connection, and when I have AirPort on, I noticed that on Share tab, on Finder, I can see anothers PC's and Macs that are using the same wireless… I tried to enter on another mac and I saw some folders and documents, I was logged as a guest!

So the question here is: when I'm using AirPort, with the osx firewall, can somebody see my folders like I saw the other?

Its really annoying, since I'm using a protected network this shouldn't happening!

Thanks in advance

 

[angelwatt]

It all depends on your settings. My recommendation, setup a separate location in your Network settings for a school specific one that you can switch to. Also check on things in your Sharing section and make sure things aren't checked when on a public wireless. I also tend to encrypt all my web traffic through a SSH tunnel, but that's me. In addition to the firewall you can use stealth mode, which gives you a small amount of extra protection.

 

[arular7]

Ok. Thanks!

 

[Dan73]

Its really annoying, since I'm using a protected network this shouldn't happening!

A protected network is like a castle. The high walls protect outside intruders from coming in.

But on the inside its up to the individual to lock their own house door.