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Old 10-07-2006, 11:45 PM   #1
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just a simple network security help needed


I have a netgear wireless router and this router supports both wire & wirless connection to the internet and my network. I'm just wondering if there is a way to disable the lan connection (for security reason) and only allows wireless. Thanks
 
Old 10-08-2006, 12:04 AM   #2
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You need to look through the routers config options on its www page to find out if this is possible, some routers can do it, some cant.


however, if sombody has physical access to your router, they can still reset it to defaults, so if your worried about security vs a user with physical access, unless the router uses authentication info that would be cleared by it being reset, and only you know that info, your wasting your time by trying it (unless its to stop a really dumb kid with no smart friends)`
 
  


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