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Old 11-21-2008, 11:59 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Encrypting Internet traffic?

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Originally Posted by 95BlackGA View Post
What can I do to encrypt my traffic to keep my ISP from looking at what is done? Someone gained access to my internet connection (Wireless router, forgot to disable wireless when I set it up)...
So do you use the wireless functionality of your router?

Surely you'd want to prevent unauthorised users from gaining access to your network in the first place, rather than preventing your ISP from being able to monitor your activity. Unless of course, your explanation is not the reason for your wanting to encrypt your Internet traffic :freak:.

In any case, I'm answering with regards to the problem. If wireless is enabled on the router, you should secure it using WPA2. That way, unauthorised users can't gain instant access to your network (therefore Internet connection), and your data (across the local network) will be encrypted, meaning unauthorised users won't be able to use your Internet connection for malicious purposes (that is, as you've reported :freak.
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