Increase Your Wireless Security Today!
I have come across so many people using WEP encryption and yet when they do upgrade to WPA, they still don't realise that it isn't safe.
WPA and WEP (at the time of typing this) are hackable regardless of what reviews tell you.
Consult your routers manufactures Manual or Web Site for aid. If you are struggling try a forum such as http://www.techsupportforum.com/
I highly recommend either LinkSys, NetGear or Belkin for home networks. LinkSys is strongly recommended through my own personal experience.
What can you do to increase your wireless security?
Easy question and it takes little effort to do so.
1) Firstly, get your router configured to only allow your devices to connect to it!
-- i.e. MAC Address Filtering
2) Secondly, don't advertise your network unless you need to!
-- i.e. Disable SSID Broadcasting if you can!
3) Lower the amount of connections allowed to the value of what you know connects (include all devices - Printers, Laptops and Desktops)!
4) ALWAYS have a strong password. I highly recommend using the following:
http://www.goodpassword.com/
-- Both your Router Configuration Access and Network Key
OPTIONAL:
5) Change the default Subnet Mask and Default Router IP Address for extra security!
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