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david williamsWhen setting up and maintaining Wi-Fi home networks, consider these tips for maximizing the security of the computers and data on these networks.
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10. Turn Off the Network During Extended Periods of Non-Use
The ultimate in wireless security measures, shutting down your network will most certainly prevent outside hackers from breaking in!
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Riley OnealMany people setting up wireless home networks rush through in order to get their Internet connectivity working as quickly as possible. That's totally understandable. It's also quite risky. Today's Wi-Fi networking products don't always help the situation as configuring their security features can be time-consuming and non-intuitive. The recommendations below summarize the steps you should take to improve the security of your home wireless network.
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Richard Davis10 Tips for Wireless Home Network Security
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10 Tips for Wireless Home Network Security
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Change Default Administrator Passwords (and Usernames)
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manufacturers provide Web pages that allow owners to enter their network address and account information
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protected with a login screen (username and password)
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Change these settings immediately
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Turn on (Compatible) WPA / WEP Encryption
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need to find a "lowest common demoninator"
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Change the Default SSID
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SSID.
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Manufacturers normally ship their products with the same SSID set.
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"linksys."
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when someone finds a default SSID, they see it is a poorly configured network and are much more likely to attack it.
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Enable MAC Address Filtering
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offer the owner an option to key in the MAC addresses of their home equipment, that restricts the network to only allow connections from those devices.
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Hackers and their software programs can fake MAC addresses easily.
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Disable SSID Broadcast
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this roaming feature is unnecessary
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most Wi-Fi access points allow the SSID broadcast feature to be disabled by the network administrator.
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Do Not Auto-Connect to Open Wi-Fi Networks
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most computers have a setting available allowing these connections to happen automatically without notifying you (the user).
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should not be enabled
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temporary situations.
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Assign Static IP Addresses to Devices
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Unfortunately, this convenience also works to the advantage of network attackers, who can easily obtain valid IP addresses from your network's DHCP pool.
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set a fixed IP address range instead, then configure each connected device to match. Use a private IP address range (like 10.0.0.x) to prevent computers from being directly reached from the Internet.
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Enable Firewalls On Each Computer and the Router
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Ensure that your router's firewall is turned on
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and running personal firewall software
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the further this signal reaches, the easier it is for others to detect and exploit.
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Wi-Fi signals often reach through neighboring homes and into streets
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minimize leakage
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Turn Off the Network During Extended Periods of Non-Use
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turn off and on the devices frequently, at least
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during travel or extended periods offline.
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Jeremy JaramilloMany folks setting up wireless home networks rush through the job to get their Internet connectivity working as quickly as possible. That's totally understandable. It's also quite risky as numerous security problems can result. Today's Wi-Fi networking products don't always help the situation as configuring their security features can be time-consuming and non-intuitive. The recommendations below summarize the steps you should take to improve the security of your home wireless network.
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Top 9 Tips for Wireless Home Network Security From Bradley Mitchell, Your Guide to Wireless / Networking. FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Many folks setting up wireless home networks rush through the job to get their Internet connectivity working as quickly as possible. That's totally understandable.
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