Somehow we have used nearly 500 megs of our downloads today, and I only used my Touch to browse a few sites, download a few apps etc, so maybe 50 megs worth. I have always had a feeling someone was connecting to out iMac's airport, so is there a program that shows who's connecting, or what devices etc? That would really help me. Thanks.
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Wireless network help
- Thread starter Sambo110
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This is why you are having problems. Somebody sure appreciates the free hotspot, though.
You currently have your computer set up as follows?
You can still share to your wireless devices, you just need to make it harder for others to connect. Hide the SSID and implement a password.
Check out this link for a "how to":http://www.macinstruct.com/node/103
Check out this link for a "how to":http://www.macinstruct.com/node/103
From your OP it seemed you have an Apple Airport - the wireless router, but now I see you mean the airport network card.
If you have a non apple wireless router, they are usually accessed via a browser and a default ip like 192.168.0.1
It is advisable, though, to change these settings while you are attached via ethernet, for maximum security. You might want to look up the guide for your particular router to see where to change the SSID settings and the router password.
OK... ask enough questions and you get to the root. When you are on the sharing tab, click on the "Airport Options" button. Then enter a password for your shared access. See attachment for a visual.
So enable encryption and then enter and confirm the password. Of course you will have to give this to anyone you want to grant access to.
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