Question about networking concepts and issues.

zMadeus
Posting Freak

755

01-31-2016, 08:30 AM

Devices on the same network using WPA2 can share access points and IDs. They may also exchange malware. Regarding your smart home, you can export your SSID to reset your Wi-Fi whenever needed.

zMadeus

01-31-2016, 08:30 AM #1

Devices on the same network using WPA2 can share access points and IDs. They may also exchange malware. Regarding your smart home, you can export your SSID to reset your Wi-Fi whenever needed.

CoStatic137
Member

01-31-2016, 10:15 AM

they "might" connect any computer linked in some way, whether inside or outside your home, and technically your home can send or receive malware. However, with solid security—especially free options—and basic common sense, the likelihood of it happening is low.

CoStatic137

01-31-2016, 10:15 AM #2

Awesomater14
Member

192

02-09-2016, 09:58 PM

Thanks! Yes, you can enable guest mode on your router and perform tasks if you set up a VPN there.

Awesomater14

02-09-2016, 09:58 PM #3

Thanks! Yes, you can enable guest mode on your router and perform tasks if you set up a VPN there.

SealTeamMC
Junior Member

02-16-2016, 05:41 PM

guest networks aim to separate IP addresses from the primary network. a vpn offers strong privacy benefits, while a reliable antivirus (such as defender) and an effective antimalware tool like malwarebytes enhance overall security.

SealTeamMC

02-16-2016, 05:41 PM #4

SinAyy
Member

204

03-06-2016, 12:34 AM

I have Bitdefender and on my main PC I use VirtualBox with a basic VPN for live soccer. Great tips on the guest mode on routers, thank you! Can I ask how to achieve something similar to what you mentioned about the SSID? If not, it’s fine—I really appreciated your help and thanks!

SinAyy

03-06-2016, 12:34 AM #5

SangokuSS
Junior Member

03-07-2016, 01:10 AM

I don't really use a VPN, @leadeater. Bitdefender isn't an anti-malware solution either, even though they claim it is. I've been testing the "flawless" version that Linus used in a video, but within a month I discovered four malware programs using Malwarebytes. Free

SangokuSS

03-07-2016, 01:10 AM #6

DaisyPVP
Member

03-08-2016, 04:43 PM

I'm using very few malware bytes, but I don't have anything. That's probably because I'm relying a lot on virtual machines. My main OS stays clean, and I only use it for safe sites like this one, YouTube, and similar. Thanks!

DaisyPVP

03-08-2016, 04:43 PM #7