DLink 711

inothome · 06-05-2002

How do you disable ssid broadcasts on a dlink di-711???Besides turning it off.

Thanks
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blackwave · 06-05-2002

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Originally posted by inothome
How do you disable ssid broadcasts on a dlink di-711???Besides turning it off.

Thanks
E

DI711
ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/di711/Ma...UAL_031401.zip

DI711 REV B
ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/di711b/M...ual_031401.pdf

inothome · 06-05-2002

It says on the unit Ver: B1/1A
got me?

Firmware is V4.59

More specifically how do I prevent someone from gaining access to my network? I changed the SSID on the unit and enabled 164bit WEP, but I can still get on the network with a pc card that has no encription enabled and SSID of ANY. That should not be, correct?

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blackwave · 06-05-2002

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Originally posted by inothome

More specifically how do I prevent someone from gaining access to my network?

You can't. If someone really wants to get in, they will. You can slow them down with using a VPN, so anything sniffed via cracked WEP will still be encrypted. Hope you aren't looking to stream video... But chances are they will most likely retrieve your data from your unshredded trash, or while you aren't home and copy some of your unencrypted data lying around... don't worry and don't be paranoid, I will do that for you..

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I changed the SSID on the unit and enabled 164bit WEP, but I can still get on the network with a pc card that has no encription enabled and SSID of ANY. That should not be, correct?

Do not use DHCP, use MAC filtering... and do like Yoda does and use the force...

inothome · 06-05-2002

OK, so this is normal then? I make a unique SSID, enable WEP then someone can still get on the network without knowing the SSID or WEP?? Without sniffing anything out or decripting anything?? If thats the case what is the SSID and WEP for? I'm not worried about stoping everyone, I'm just wondering if this is how it is.

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lincomatic · 06-05-2002

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Originally posted by inothome
OK, so this is normal then? I make a unique SSID, enable WEP then someone can still get on the network without knowing the SSID or WEP?? Without sniffing anything out or decripting anything?? If thats the case what is the SSID and WEP for? I'm not worried about stoping everyone, I'm just wondering if this is how it is.

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that's not normal. shouldn't even be able to dhcp let alone get on the network. u sure u setting it up right?
maybe it also has a setting for letting unencrypted users in?
my orinoco is like that. i can allow unsecured traffic so i use wep but others can get in in the clear.

blackwave · 06-05-2002

Quote:

Originally posted by inothome
OK, so this is normal then? I make a unique SSID, enable WEP then someone can still get on the network without knowing the SSID or WEP?? Without sniffing anything out or decripting anything?? If thats the case what is the SSID and WEP for? I'm not worried about stoping everyone, I'm just wondering if this is how it is.

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<SPOONFEED>
You want to blank out your SSID.
You want to disable your AP from broadcasting its presense.
You want to filter your MACs on your network.
You want to disable DHCP.
You want to enable WEP.
You want to VPN anything going over the air.
</SPOONFEED>

inothome · 06-05-2002

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Originally posted by blackwave

<SPOONFEED>
You want to blank out your SSID. ~Changed it.
You want to disable your AP from broadcasting its presense. ~can it be done on the DI-711 (it's not in the book, or in the config)
You want to filter your MACs on your network. ~not that worried
You want to disable DHCP. ~ not that concerned
You want to enable WEP. ~ did it
You want to VPN anything going over the air. ~in time
</SPOONFEED>

I want to have some sort of security, rite now it seems I have none. I gave it a SSID enabled 164 WEP and still can get on using default pc card settings(SSID=ANY/ no encription). As for what Lincomatic says I looked for that and didn't find any settings. This doesn't make sense. What I'm asking is, if I set up the AP with a SSID and WEP no one should be able to connect unless they know the SSID and WEP,yes, no?(average person, not hacker) They may see it but not be able to get on it, in it, whatever.As it is now anyone can stop in front of my house and cruise the net. That shouldn't be, right?

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lincomatic · 06-05-2002

1) does ministumbler show WEP enabled?
2) there is no such thing as 164 WEP.
u sure it's config'ed right?

inothome · 06-06-2002

It was getting late..... 128bit sorry and yes it is checked.

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inothome · 06-06-2002

Nevermind....... can't disable SSID but now it will only take WEP connections. Don't ask me what did it, it just decided to work.

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blackwave · 06-06-2002

Quote:

Originally posted by inothome
Nevermind....... can't disable SSID but now it will only take WEP connections. Don't ask me what did it, it just decided to work.

E

Ah the legendary PEBChK...

inothome · 06-06-2002

Thgis what I just recieved from DLink:

Re: Email ID 31603

Thank you for contacting D-Link Priority Tech Support Team!

This is what we have discovered since your last email,

The only way is to have the power disconnected from the router.

Should you require further assistance with your D-Link products, please feel free to send us another message. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. When networking a home, office or corporate infrastructure choose D-Link products and go wireless at: www.dlink.com

Sincerely,
Francisco
The Priority Technical Support Team

Disclaimer:
You are receiving this email because you have filled out a support form or contact our support department and agreed to our terms and condition. We at Dlink only use your email address for internal use.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Orignal Message xxxxxxxxxxx

Hello,
How can I set the router to only accept "shared key" encryption. I changed the SSID and enabled 128WEP, restarted the router, unpowered the router and yet if I have a wireless nic set to 'ANY' with no encryption enabled I can still access my network. Is there a way to disable 'open' access?

Thank You,
<SNIP>

However it now does not accept unencrypted nics.

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blackwave · 06-06-2002

Quote:

Originally posted by inothome

The only way is to have the power disconnected from the router.

Damn, now that is Secure...

lincomatic · 06-06-2002

dlink's tech support SUCKS! i asked them how to disable the diversity on a DI713P and they said "sorry it's not designed to take external antennas."

so i replied by saying "so you mean i can't even connect dlink brand antennas to it?" (this WAP has rev-SMA connectors on the back).

so now they say they've forwarded it to their senior engineers...
they need senior engineers to figure out how to hook up a %$#^ antenna????

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inothome Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7	DLink 711 How do you disable ssid broadcasts on a dlink di-711???Besides turning it off. Thanks E

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lincomatic Squaaawk! WiFi! WiFi! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tinsel Town Posts: 1,682	1) does ministumbler show WEP enabled? 2) there is no such thing as 164 WEP. u sure it's config'ed right? __________________ ~lincomatic

06-06-2002	#15 (permalink)
lincomatic Squaaawk! WiFi! WiFi! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tinsel Town Posts: 1,682	dlink's tech support SUCKS! i asked them how to disable the diversity on a DI713P and they said "sorry it's not designed to take external antennas." so i replied by saying "so you mean i can't even connect dlink brand antennas to it?" (this WAP has rev-SMA connectors on the back). so now they say they've forwarded it to their senior engineers... they need senior engineers to figure out how to hook up a %$#^ antenna???? __________________ ~lincomatic

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inothome Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7	It says on the unit Ver: B1/1A got me? Firmware is V4.59 More specifically how do I prevent someone from gaining access to my network? I changed the SSID on the unit and enabled 164bit WEP, but I can still get on the network with a pc card that has no encription enabled and SSID of ANY. That should not be, correct? E

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inothome Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7	OK, so this is normal then? I make a unique SSID, enable WEP then someone can still get on the network without knowing the SSID or WEP?? Without sniffing anything out or decripting anything?? If thats the case what is the SSID and WEP for? I'm not worried about stoping everyone, I'm just wondering if this is how it is. E

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inothome Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7	It was getting late..... 128bit sorry and yes it is checked. E

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06-06-2002	#13 (permalink)
inothome Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7	Thgis what I just recieved from DLink: Re: Email ID 31603 Thank you for contacting D-Link Priority Tech Support Team! This is what we have discovered since your last email, The only way is to have the power disconnected from the router. Should you require further assistance with your D-Link products, please feel free to send us another message. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. When networking a home, office or corporate infrastructure choose D-Link products and go wireless at: www.dlink.com Sincerely, Francisco The Priority Technical Support Team Disclaimer: You are receiving this email because you have filled out a support form or contact our support department and agreed to our terms and condition. We at Dlink only use your email address for internal use. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Orignal Message xxxxxxxxxxx Hello, How can I set the router to only accept "shared key" encryption. I changed the SSID and enabled 128WEP, restarted the router, unpowered the router and yet if I have a wireless nic set to 'ANY' with no encryption enabled I can still access my network. Is there a way to disable 'open' access? Thank You, <SNIP> However it now does not accept unencrypted nics. E