I just got one (D-Link DI-524) for free after rebates at TigerDirect if anyone needs one.
Anyhow I dont know jack about these buggers so if anyone can direct me to an EASY to follow site or walk me through one or two things Id really appreciate it.
My primary question is:
I have it set up with my desk top in my office, everything is all up n running correctly, I think, but whenever you look at the screen that shows all the possible local connections......... mine (along with several others) say its an unsecure connection. I want it secured or locked like I see some other person has it. I assume its done via encryption?
Other questions:
- Even tho the primary reason for this purchase was to get internet access for my laptop......I was wondering can I upload and/or download files from my desktop HD from the laptop?
- How likely am I to getting either pc hacked having the router at one end (desktop) and a wireless card at the other (laptop)???
Id like an answer to each question by the time I get back from Red Lobster.
TIA!
Anyhow I dont know jack about these buggers so if anyone can direct me to an EASY to follow site or walk me through one or two things Id really appreciate it.
My primary question is:
I have it set up with my desk top in my office, everything is all up n running correctly, I think, but whenever you look at the screen that shows all the possible local connections......... mine (along with several others) say its an unsecure connection. I want it secured or locked like I see some other person has it. I assume its done via encryption?
Other questions:
- Even tho the primary reason for this purchase was to get internet access for my laptop......I was wondering can I upload and/or download files from my desktop HD from the laptop?
- How likely am I to getting either pc hacked having the router at one end (desktop) and a wireless card at the other (laptop)???
Id like an answer to each question by the time I get back from Red Lobster.
TIA!