Internet Connection Sharing and WiFi

If I have a conection to the internet via the NIC on my XP machine can
I share that connection via my WiFi card to people nearby that also
have WiFI ?

Assuming it's possible, what are the security issues for my machine
while doing this ? Myself, I run ZA, putty, and encrypted connections
to my pop and smtp servers, so I'm fairly safe when running wireless
but I need some info on how to make sure I'm safe when I'm letting
other people route thru my machine.

Thanks









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Al Dykes
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adykes at p a n i x . c o m

Of course you CAN--the better question is: Is this a good Idea? 1st, you must check with your ISP to determine if this is permitted (it varies), 2nd, you may be responsible for the others internet usage if you willingly open up your wireless network, ie ilegal activities, 3rd, if your dead set on doing it, there are a number of wonderful wireless specific user groups that FAQ explain the way to set this up. Finally, there really is no such thing as a "fireproof" Wireless network so you will want to look at the NUMEROUS ways YOUR PC/NETWORK can be breached before you open the network

Keith

----- Al Dykes wrote: -----

If I have a conection to the internet via the NIC on my XP machine can
I share that connection via my WiFi card to people nearby that also
have WiFI ?

Assuming it's possible, what are the security issues for my machine
while doing this ? Myself, I run ZA, putty, and encrypted connections
to my pop and smtp servers, so I'm fairly safe when running wireless
but I need some info on how to make sure I'm safe when I'm letting
other people route thru my machine.

Thanks









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Al Dykes
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adykes at p a n i x . c o m

how can I keep other people from using the signal from my wireles router