Re: Stupid question of the day!

On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 03:01:03 GMT, "Sam S." <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
>"Michael Daly" wrote
>
>> Option 4 - run the cable to some convenient place and attach it to the
>> cable
>> modem at the entry point. Connect the modem to a wireless router. Add
>> a wireless connection to your computer. That minimizes the cable run and
>> ensures that you only need to drill one hole to whatever entry point you
>> decide. This can be in the basement/utility room/whatever.
>
>This is the way it is set up now. I forgot to put the modem in there.
>Brother says this is a security issue. Also, why I'm getting half the speed
>I should.

The cable company can check the cable and tell you the bandwidth you
are getting. While they were installing the cable they should have
tested it then. Your speed can be slow for reasons like time of day
(kids out of school, file downloads, and the number of houses on your
"node"). Ask the cable tech support to see what actual bandwidth you
have been assigned. They can change the "throttling" to give you more
or less, but then more bandwidth cost more dollars.

For the security; hopefully your router has a default firewall, BUT
Windows Operating system is your biggest enemy as it installs so your
system is open to attack right out of the box.

Gibson Research is a good source for testing your machine. Do the
"Shields up" ("The Internet's quickest, most popular, reliable and
trusted, free Internet security checkup and information service. And
now in its Port Authority Edition, it's also the most powerful and
complete. Check your system here, and begin learning about using the
Internet safely") test to see what ports are open and subject to
attack and close them off to any sniffers, etc.


Oren

"My doctor says I have a malformed public-duty gland
and a natural deficiency in moral fiber, and that I am therefore
excused from saving Universes."
.

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