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How To Get Remote Access To Your Wireless Router - A basic Guide

June 11th, 2007, Internet, General, admin, 0 Comments  Print This Post

There is a way that you can use remote access to your wireless router… in fact your whole home network for free with no software downloading or anything. Quite a few wireless routers I’ve come across (h**ked) can be configured for remote access, you just set the password and the port for the remote access. To get to the router, you would type in it’s local address. There should be a load of settings for you to manipulate, although the router will be password protected. you can find the default password and username for the router in the manual you got with it. They username is usually “admin” and the password is either “password” or “1234″ etc.

Right. So you’re logged in to your router, check some of the settings, snoop around and learn the feel of it. You will find settings either labled “Remote Access” or “Network Options” etc. Go for these. Then, modify the setting so it’s enabled and enter a password and username (if the username is required) For instance, say I chose port 65, and a password of… “laurencetelesia” (For the dumb and ignorant, no quote-marks in the actual password. This may seem like overkill, but seriously, some people these days.).
From a different computer (location, country if you wish) I would enter the external IP address of the network with the port after a colon. eg. I would enter in the address bar of my web browser: (again with the quotes thing) “http://86.80.32.135:65″

After doing all this I would likely get a prompt to enter your password, which in this case is (quotes thing again) “laurencetelesia” (don’t ask why that’s the password I chose). After entering the password, everything should be fine and dandy. You should be able to access printers from here and generally mess around with the router’s settings… not that you would do that to your own router. ‘Cos that’s the only router you would remotely access

Have fun. Stay safe. And there’s usually an option to reset all settings

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14 Steps To Do and Your Pc Remains Secure To 99% Internet Threats

June 8th, 2007, Windows, Internet, General, admin, 0 Comments  Print This Post

Simple Security Guidelines for Internet Users

1. Install an anti-virus software, you can free ones like AVG Free. Ensure that it’s regularly updated - this is of the utmost importance.

2. Anti-virus software is not enough, the security can be tightened using a firewall software which will help you prevent unauthorized incoming and outgoing communications from your computer while connected to the Internet.

3. Disconnect your computer from the Internet when not in use. The longer you are connected to the Internet, the more opportunity you give for persons to gain unauthorized access.

4. If your computer is used by others, keep an eye on what they install and modify in the system. It’s safest to make a policy not to allow any software to be installed without your permission. You can the other user access the computer using a limited account.

5. Ensure that you logout of sites properly. Failing to do so you allow others who use your computer to gain access to those services and you can be blamed for their activities.

6. Always use an alphanumeric password with not less than 8 characters. Never use anything that is related to you like your name, place bate of birth as your password.

7. Be very careful in chat rooms as these are places where Script Kiddies and other undesirable elements of the online community are very active.

8. Never visit any Warez sites as they usually contain infected files and pages.

9. Do not visit sites that you do not know what they are, they could be link crashers, IP spoofers, or VBScript worms.

10. Never install any software that you get from unreliable sources.

11. Always scan the CDs, DVDs and other removable media that you get from other with the Antivirus before exploring the contents.

12. Keep away from softwares that contain or reported to be spywares.

13. If you notice anything suspicious in your computer, check online for the symptoms or get in touch with an expert to identify the issue.

14. Always use the latest browsers, and other clients and also keep them updated with latest patches to keep your system from any possible attacks.

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