MacMini to Ipod Touch wireless security

Greetings,
I've just got my hands on a new iPod Touch, and I'd like to use the Mini's built in Airport so that I can get online through the Touch from elsewhere in the house. But my question is, can I set up AirPort in such a way that nobody else in range can use my internet connection or, much more importantly, access files on my Mini. I'm assuming that it's possible, but the material I've been able to access so far aren't explicit on things like Firewall and Services settings, etc.
I've also seen some comments that WEP encryption is now considered insecure, but that's the only option available in my AirPort dialog. Might this weakness allow access to my desktop, or does it only relate to information moving from the AirPort transmitter to my iPod.
Thanks

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