"New Network Detected"- is this my own or an intruder?

I am on a secured wireless network through YahooSBC/AT%26amp;T. I just downloaded a free trial virus detector by McAfee which just gave me a pop-up stating that there is a "New Network Detected" and it asks me to choose whether or not to trust this network. It lists the details of the Gateway, Mask, %26amp; MAC addresses, but I don't know what to do with these numbers! How do I know what to do with this "detected" network?


I wanted to try this software because I've been having "freezing" problems when using my internet explorer lately; I clean %26amp; defrag my computer regularly.

"New Network Detected"- is this my own or an intruder?
Wireless Cards can detect and work with simultanous networks. Its definetly not your network. If you think your computer is in danger then doubleclick the network icon at the bottom %26gt; Properties %26gt; Advanced %26gt; Settings %26gt; And check mark on "Turn on Firewall". Or use kaspersky anti hacker from http://www.iolo.com and download system mechanic





The Internet Explorer freezing problem is actually associated with wireless networking. Its more of a glitch. You can use Microsoft Update and fix this problem. OR Just Simply use FireFox or Opera.





To download Firefox --%26gt; http://www.mozilla.com/firefox


To download Opera --%26gt; http://www.opera.com/download
Reply:Click Start - Run and type cmd in the box and click Ok. This should launch a command window. At the blinking curser type


"ipconfig/ all" without the " " symbols. Look at the results. There will be a listing of the network connection on your computer including the MAC, mask, and gateway. You will have to get to know your network so you will be familiar with the different addresses.





If you see 10.0.0.X or a 169.192.x.x or 169.254.x.x you are looking at a private IP and it is probably your network. If you see something starting with a 69.x.x.x for example that could be an address provided by your ISP. I have not used the Mcafee firewall in several years, but the Zone Alarm firewall works well and is easy to use.





So you have kind of opened a can of worms, but best of luck!
Reply:The Internet Explorer freezing problem is actually associated with wireless networking. Its more of a glitch. You can use Microsoft Update and fix this problem. OR Just Simply use FireFox or Opera.





To download Firefox --%26gt; http://www.mozilla.com/firefox


To download Opera --%26gt; http://www.opera.com/download





It just means that your wireless card in your computer is picking up a new signal. Nothing to worry about
Reply:If the message comes just after installing the software and running it or the first time,then definitely it's your own network.If you have recently installed any bluetooth device,even then the warning may come up.Otherwise,it's an intruder's network.I have never tried McAfee but I am using ZoneAlarm firewall which also asks the same question when installed for the first time.
Reply:It just means that your wireless card in your computer is picking up a new signal. Nothing to worry about...