How to disable sharing from a router

[inthelifeofbert]

how do i disable the router to where outsiders cant use my internet connection, but i can. I have a lap top with a router connected to a clear wire modem

 

[Scotteq]

What you do is change the default password on your router:

http://compnetworking.about.com/od/routers/ss/routerpassword.htm

Belkin: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061007155523AAqUyUm

Linksys: http://www.ehow.com/how_2091718_set-up-linksys-wireless-router.html


Then require that password.

 

[Onus]

Use a password, don't broadcast your SSID, and use WPA if you have it, WEP otherwise.
Many routers can be set up to only allow certain MAC addresses to connect. Enter the ones from your systems, then no one else will be able to connect (unless they are able to brute-force search through all possible MAC addresses).