Thread: querry about wi fi

i have a modem with wi-fi facility. i havent yet changed the default user-id and password provided to me at the time of connection. is it possible that any stray laptop within the range of the wi fi modem can access my net connection? wont they need the user id then?

1.You cannot change your USERID given by BSNL to
connect to Internet.
2. If you had not enabled WIreless settings in your
modem/router , no problem.
3.If you had set wiFi for your own use laptop etc
ensure you use a security key.
4. Click the wifi icon in your task bar and
select "View available wireless networks "
Yours should appear secured etc.
5. You have not mentioned your modem/model/make.
Refer this link for reference/s
wireless security etc.
http://www.indiabroadband.net/bsnl-b...tml#post208783 (UTSTAR WA3002-G4 quick reference)

thanks for you reply.
i have wa3002g4 modem.
what i actually meant to ask was that what all a laptop would need to access my net? can there be any intrusions by any way? wont the laptop user need my password( which is very simple of course) and id?