Graeme wrote:
In message , John
Rumm writes
Graeme wrote:

When setting up the WAP, I selected WPA2 security.

That ought to keep the wireless side secure. Given you only have the
one known user on the wireless side (wifey on wifi ;-))

I laughed, wifey wanted to know why, and I made the mistake of telling
her. We both got a glare :-)

FYI: The WAP configuration may also allow you to control the level of
bridging between wired and wireless. So for example if you wanted the
netbook to see the internet but have no access to any of the wired
clients, that can usually be done. Also because you made the
(sensible) decision to go for a separate WAP, you have the option of
setting firewall rules in both the WAP and the router to control
exactly what can be done from where if you want.

TBH, I'm far from an expert (which is obvious!), but I'm fairly relaxed,
now. The main network is all wired, with the exception of the one net
book. PCs on our wired network, can see the name of the net book, but
cannot access any files. The net book can see the name of our home
(wired) network, but none of the PCs on it.

Micro**** firewall. Turn it off. Prevents file sharing by default.