When using any type of Wi-Fi at home or at the office its best to make sure your connection is secure. Since you are using wireless connection, anyone else who is a wireless user can tap into your network. If your connection is unsecure a hacker can obtain private passwords and information from you on your own computer. Therefore, when setting up a wireless connection make sure to use additional security measures.
A wireless user can take a few easy steps to ensure their connection is secure. These steps are as follows:
- Change your default network name to help prevent hackers from breaking into your network.
- Disable service set identifier (SSID) because it allows others to access your wireless network.
- Enable media access control (MAC) because it will specify exactly what computers have access to your network.
- Change default router to prevent hackers from accessing your passwords and changing your security settings.
- Enable wired equivalent privacy encryption (WEP), this will ensure a strong password and secure connection.
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