Wi-Fi adapter is Access Point - I DON'T WANT AN AP!!!
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 4:39 pm
For security reasons, I want to disable the AP on my wifi adapter. I've been back and forth with Intel and they say this adapter does NOT support being
an Access Point. But since installing your software, I've seen 2 connectrions to my laptop every time the wifi adapter is connected to web.
Intel gave me some things to try, but all that has been accomplished is going from 801.ac to 801.n and my Link speed has dropped about 500 Mbps. They were also telling me to make changes in my adapter advanced properties - and my Router, some things that don't exist in my either. I have a decent Netgear AC 1200 router.
I have the Intel AC-7265 and my ISP is sending me 75 Mbps. I have the current driver. I'm having a major problem with my desktop. we got hacked so files got cleaned as much as possible, then I did 2 backups of my data using two different software packages. That backup drive (6 month old WD Passport Ultra) has pretty much died. I'm spending all my spare time recoverying what data I can. So you can imagine I'm even more concerned about anyone getting into my laptop.
So, I don't need a prob with my laptop too. I put it on Ethernet so I wouldn't be exposed by the access point any more until I get this resolved.
I've Googled until my eyes are Bleeding!! and it's not a phrase that can be refined enough to get the help I need. And I'm fairly bright about tech and PCs in general - worked in IT for 20 years, 12 of those as department head. But sadly, we didn't have the need for a network so I have only the trial and error and user guides to lead the way. And your program is Wonderful, but WAY over my head.
I want to find a way to get that adapter OUT of Access Point mode, but there's nothing I know of that will change it. I tried uninstalling it, changed my SSID and password on Router. Changed the channels on both of by bands, just for traffic reasons. Ideally, I thought the best thing would be to change my external IP address. But using the IP Release performs, and the IP Renew gives me all the same numbers back. My ISP won't help me out. They wouldn't help out when I was hacked awhile back either.
So, you guys know a LOT about APs, maybe you know how an adapter mysteriously becomes an AP.
I have 3 different firewalls I can use to block people,but I have to know their IP address or a unique type of service or a Port they are using in order to
block them. And the IP address would be a temp fix cuz I'm sure I have many visitors.
When a user comes into an AP I assume he doesn't need any password or anything - right? Is there a specific service that the user is running when he comes into an AP? Do they always use certain ports to get in?
I'm just looking for someway to prevent intruders.I have file sharing turned off, I have both my PCs set to not allow other computers to access me ( or however it's worded)
Sorry this is so long. Just wanted you guys to know what all is going on and what we've tried to fix it.
Thanks for any help or ideas.
an Access Point. But since installing your software, I've seen 2 connectrions to my laptop every time the wifi adapter is connected to web.
Intel gave me some things to try, but all that has been accomplished is going from 801.ac to 801.n and my Link speed has dropped about 500 Mbps. They were also telling me to make changes in my adapter advanced properties - and my Router, some things that don't exist in my either. I have a decent Netgear AC 1200 router.
I have the Intel AC-7265 and my ISP is sending me 75 Mbps. I have the current driver. I'm having a major problem with my desktop. we got hacked so files got cleaned as much as possible, then I did 2 backups of my data using two different software packages. That backup drive (6 month old WD Passport Ultra) has pretty much died. I'm spending all my spare time recoverying what data I can. So you can imagine I'm even more concerned about anyone getting into my laptop.
So, I don't need a prob with my laptop too. I put it on Ethernet so I wouldn't be exposed by the access point any more until I get this resolved.
I've Googled until my eyes are Bleeding!! and it's not a phrase that can be refined enough to get the help I need. And I'm fairly bright about tech and PCs in general - worked in IT for 20 years, 12 of those as department head. But sadly, we didn't have the need for a network so I have only the trial and error and user guides to lead the way. And your program is Wonderful, but WAY over my head.
I want to find a way to get that adapter OUT of Access Point mode, but there's nothing I know of that will change it. I tried uninstalling it, changed my SSID and password on Router. Changed the channels on both of by bands, just for traffic reasons. Ideally, I thought the best thing would be to change my external IP address. But using the IP Release performs, and the IP Renew gives me all the same numbers back. My ISP won't help me out. They wouldn't help out when I was hacked awhile back either.
So, you guys know a LOT about APs, maybe you know how an adapter mysteriously becomes an AP.
I have 3 different firewalls I can use to block people,but I have to know their IP address or a unique type of service or a Port they are using in order to
block them. And the IP address would be a temp fix cuz I'm sure I have many visitors.
When a user comes into an AP I assume he doesn't need any password or anything - right? Is there a specific service that the user is running when he comes into an AP? Do they always use certain ports to get in?
I'm just looking for someway to prevent intruders.I have file sharing turned off, I have both my PCs set to not allow other computers to access me ( or however it's worded)
Sorry this is so long. Just wanted you guys to know what all is going on and what we've tried to fix it.
Thanks for any help or ideas.