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More and more
people are enjoying the convenience of wireless networks in their
homes and offices. The ability to move freely between rooms to surf
the web, pay bills, or just check your email has become a luxury
that most can afford. When purchasing wireless hardware, make sure
you buy devices that support 802.11 b/g standard, and that are “WiFi
Certified. As a minimum, you will need a wireless router or access
point connected to your DSL or Cable modem and a wireless adapter
for your PC or Notebook. The following 4 items together will insure
a secure wireless experience:
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Change your Access
Point password from the factory default.
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Disable the SSID
broadcasting of your network name so others can’t see it.
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Enable WEP or WPA
encryption between your access point and wireless adapter.
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Enable the MAC Address
filtering to ensure that only your systems can access your network.
In summary, take the time to set up
your hardware properly to optimize the speed, make sure it is secure
by changing default passwords, disabling SSID broadcasting, and
setting either WEP or WPA encryption. Doing this right the first
time will certainly put your mind at ease, and allow you to enjoy
the exciting world of wireless computing and its benefits while
keeping those who are not authorized off your wireless network.
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