How can I secure my home wireless network?
Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) and Wi-Fi allow you to access the Internet at broadband speeds without the need for a completely wired network, and allow many different workstations to use one central access point.
However, wireless networks have security risks beyond those of a typical wired connection: since anyone within range can potentially connect to your wireless access points, you should take extra security precautions when setting up your home wireless network. The methods listed below vary in their effectiveness, but a hacker will probably try to find the path of least resistance to break into a network. The more of these measures that you take, the greater the chance that someone will move on and attempt to locate a less secure network.
UISO recommends taking the following actions to secure your wireless network and your computer
However, wireless networks have security risks beyond those of a typical wired connection: since anyone within range can potentially connect to your wireless access points, you should take extra security precautions when setting up your home wireless network. The methods listed below vary in their effectiveness, but a hacker will probably try to find the path of least resistance to break into a network. The more of these measures that you take, the greater the chance that someone will move on and attempt to locate a less secure network.
UISO recommends taking the following actions to secure your wireless network and your computer