Preventing people from stealing my internet connection?

Question

I have a mac and I feel like people can steal my connection but I don't know how to lock it

am I supposed to turn airport off? or call the internet company or???

Answer 1

Follow the tutorial below to secure your network

9 easy step on setting up a secured wireless home network

http://www.review-ninja.com/2008/08/9-ea...

Answer 2

On your router, go to 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, 192.168.2.1. Login with the user and pass listed on your router, and go to Security or Wireless and then Security. Setup a WEP or a WPA code.

Answer 3

Assuming you use an Airport Extreme system with your Macintosh, follow these instructions to ensure you're using WEP encryption that prevents others from using your network without a password (or certain tools).

http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/wireless...

If you use something else, look up WEP in your manual.

Answer 4

They can not steal your connection if you have a cable connected to your computer.

If you have Wireless with WEB or WPA password, you are safe.