Question about wireless options on new computers.

[Baitball Blogger]

I thought that it was standard to have wireless connections for both 2.4 and 5 ghtz. I just got a spanky new computer and the only negative is that it doesn't have the faster wireless option. How common is the 5 ghtz?

The computer is an ASUS X53sdrs51

[ChromeFoundry]

1. Dual band access points are getting more common

but for most home users the benefit is not worth the price difference.

Out of the 32 access points in my proximity at this moment, only mine function on the 5Ghz bands. These bands are re-purposed from the old 802.11a standard bands, 802.11b and g are on the 2.4Ghz bands.

Yes, they are much faster when you have a clear shot from PC to AP because the 5Ghz band does not travel through solid objects as good as 2.4Ghz frequencies.

[Baitball Blogger]

2. Thank you for the info.

If someone were to hack into the router on the 5Ghz, couldn't they weave their way into the new laptop through the house network? Is there any software that alerts when someone on the network is viewing your data?

We still haven't learned to network into our own house printer, but I'm sure there are people out there much savvier than we are.

Oh, and where do you turn off remote access on a Windows 7?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can answer.

[Earth Bound Misfit]

3. "where do you turn off remote access on a Windows 7?"

Rightclick "Computer" > Select "Properties"> Left pane click "Remote Settings" > Remote tab > Set it up like the screenshot below, (Bottom options under "Remote Desktop" in Pro or above IIRC) unchecking & checking the appropriate places to cut off all remote access then click Apply & OK.

[Baitball Blogger]

4. You rule misfit!

On edit: I just went in there and the remote setting was enabled! I shut it off, but it only gave me the option as it looks on the top of the diagram. The bottom was missing.

I'll add tape over the peek-a-boo hole to be sure.

[Earth Bound Misfit]

6. You're welcome.

The bottom was missing.

You're likely running 7 Home or Basic, remote desktop only available in Pro or above.

[ChromeFoundry]

5. Turn off File Sharing...

Tutorial here: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/126388-file-sharing-turn-off.html

[Baitball Blogger]

7. Windows 7 Home Edition had various file sharing windows to disable.

Everything from home groups to file sharing. Hope I did it right.