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Shopping Online through a Wireless Connection?

  • 02-05-2009 10:40pm
    #1
    RichyX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,221 ✭✭✭


    I've just setup my wireless BT modem for the first time.
    How safe is it to shop online using such a connection?

    The connection has wep encryption, at the moment I'm just using the code that came printed on the modem itself.


Comments

  • #2
    Lazarus2.0
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,772 ✭✭✭Lazarus2.0


    The basic security measures on setting up a new router should see you safe enough .

    Change your router log-in details from the default .
    Upgrade from WEP to WPA-PSK encryption .
    Use MAC-filtering . Run the command ipconfig/all on each computer/device to find out it's MAC address and only allow these addresses in your router configuration (remember to repeat this step if/when you want to add a new device to the network) .

    Probably the most important security measures are not network-related . Ensure you are shopping on a genuine site with https protocol and that the computer you are using is clean .


  • #3
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,785 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Good advice ! Default router settings are a no-no especially with E**com


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