Modem Hacking

Sasha222 · 29-05-2010, 00:33

Is it possible for someone to be able to hack into your modem even if it's encrypted

vanman · 29-05-2010, 01:37

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Originally Posted by defirish

Is it possible for someone to be able to hack into your modem even if it's encrypted

you modem is not what they hack that just receives your internet connection and connects to your pc
it,s the pc they hack if you have a firewall it make it harder for them to do.
if you are using a wireless router it may have a firewall built in as well.
wireless router should have a encrypted key to access it.
without the pass key nobody can get access.

but a good hacker will get into anything

http://www.privacydigest.com/2007/12...hacking%20ring

Sasha222 · 29-05-2010, 02:28

A neighbour asked did I have a password and was quiet upfront that she was trying to get into my modem and since that Im worried that she will by pass it

**Kymmy** · 29-05-2010, 08:32

I take it you mean router and not modem.. The modem side is not encrypted at all, but the router side is encrypted and has the firewall. (even if they are one unit they are still basically two systems)

jb66 · 29-05-2010, 09:00

Ask her what type of lock she has on her front door as your trying to break in

Raistlin · 29-05-2010, 09:24

Just check you're using WPA on the router (in the router's control panel) and that you have a good strong 'key' (mix upper and lower case letter, sling in some numbers, then make it as long as you can).

Sasha222 · 29-05-2010, 10:51

I know this sounds dim but what it the difference between a router and a modem I have a box with two arials coming out of it and underneath it has long no's and letters and that is what I had to put in to connect to my internet. If any of the family came to my house with there laptops then they would have to do the same thing

Peter_ · 29-05-2010, 10:53

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Originally Posted by defirish

I know this sounds dim but what it the difference between a router and a modem I have a box with two arials coming out of it and underneath it has long no's and letters and that is what I had to put in to connect to my internet. If any of the family came to my house with there laptops then they would have to do the same thing

The one with the antennas is the router and yes they would have to put in the password to gain access to the internet, which is what your neighbour wants.

Sasha222 · 29-05-2010, 10:57

So she cant bypass that so unless she has that. Because the other night she was quiet upfront telling me that she was trying to get into it and she asked me had I a password. I just told her that the service provider had it. She said oh right thats why I cant log into your network so. Im still gobsmacked that she was so upfront about it

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Originally Posted by Rob M

Just check you're using WPA on the router (in the router's control panel) and that you have a good strong 'key' (mix upper and lower case letter, sling in some numbers, then make it as long as you can).

Can you change the wpa letters that the service provider gave me on the box or is it safe enough the way it is

Peter_ · 29-05-2010, 11:02

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Originally Posted by defirish

So she cant bypass that so unless she has that. Because the other night she was quiet upfront telling me that she was trying to get into it and she asked me had I a password. I just told her that the service provider had it. She said oh right thats why I cant log into your network so. Im still gobsmacked that she was so upfront about it

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Can you change the wpa letters that the service provider gave me on the box or is it safe enough the way it is

If you post the Router make and model here somebody will be able to explain how to put in your own password which can be up to 63 characters in length.

Sasha222 · 29-05-2010, 11:04

Im with Eircom and its a silver box and has two antenna's sticking out of it at the back on each side

Peter_ · 29-05-2010, 11:07

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Originally Posted by defirish

Im with Eircom and its a silver box and has two antenna's sticking out of it at the back on each side

If it has a brand name or model number include that as well.

Sasha222 · 29-05-2010, 11:12

Ok give me two secs and I will check

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Netopia and under that it doesn't say it's the model no but it gives this: 12vdc 800mA

**Kymmy** · 29-05-2010, 11:12

One quick question... Do you use the Wifi side of it? If not and you are totally on a wired network then just turn off the Wifi function... Then bet her £100 that she can't break into the network!!!

29-05-2010, 11:12

I think things have been over complicated here a little

If you only have one box and your broadband comes down a phone line then you have a modem and router in one box

If your service provider has automatically set the router up so its just plug and play and they have given you a passcode/key for it and this is deffinately WPA of some type and its deffinately enabled then you should be safe

Do you connect to it wirelessly yourself? if so we can check from your pc if its secured correctly