Secure Your WiFi Network – It is your responsibility
It is time to check on and secure our WiFi network. Important point is -- it is not that Wi
Fi is unsafe; it is a question of right configuration. Wireless network (WiFi) is as safe as wired network.
Many have WiFi modem/access point at home or home office but the wireless unit is simply installed and attention not paid to the safety part of it.
What happens if basic security configuration not done:
Unauthorised laptops, smart phone or any handheld device can connect to the wireless network and access Internet. It can be missed and you become responsible as the Internet connection is on your name. The unauthorized system need not be in your premises. One can access your network from outside t
he premises where the wireless signals are available.
You can not stop the wireless signal spreading outside required area but you can make the wireless network secured.
It is time to check on and secure our WiFi network. Important point is -- it is not that Wi
Fi is unsafe; it is a question of right configuration. Wireless network (WiFi) is as safe as wired network.Many have WiFi modem/access point at home or home office but the wireless unit is simply installed and attention not paid to the safety part of it.
What happens if basic security configuration not done:
Unauthorised laptops, smart phone or any handheld device can connect to the wireless network and access Internet. It can be missed and you become responsible as the Internet connection is on your name. The unauthorized system need not be in your premises. One can access your network from outside t
he premises where the wireless signals are available.You can not stop the wireless signal spreading outside required area but you can make the wireless network secured.
Securing WiFi network:
To secure the WiFi network you have to do the following minimum configuration. If you do not know how to do it get help from WiFi/Wireless experts.
1. Disable SSID broadcast. An SSID is the name of a wireless local area network (WiFi or WLAN).
2. Change the default SSID
3. Change default administrator password (and user name)
4. Protect your WiFi network with password. By doing so, you will control the access of the network. Unknown people can not get in to your network.
a. Even if your WiFi network is offered for free, make it password protected and you can give the username password to the users for free and at least you will know the user. Keep entry of the users.
b. If you have reasons to give the password to co-workers, visitors, guests then keep changing the password frequently. So that you are aware of the users all the time.
5. You can adopt advanced security if required with the help of experts.
If you require more details you can contact your product company or any wireless expert for guidelines.
To secure the WiFi network you have to do the following minimum configuration. If you do not know how to do it get help from WiFi/Wireless experts.
1. Disable SSID broadcast. An SSID is the name of a wireless local area network (WiFi or WLAN).
2. Change the default SSID
3. Change default administrator password (and user name)
4. Protect your WiFi network with password. By doing so, you will control the access of the network. Unknown people can not get in to your network.
a. Even if your WiFi network is offered for free, make it password protected and you can give the username password to the users for free and at least you will know the user. Keep entry of the users.
b. If you have reasons to give the password to co-workers, visitors, guests then keep changing the password frequently. So that you are aware of the users all the time.
5. You can adopt advanced security if required with the help of experts.
If you require more details you can contact your product company or any wireless expert for guidelines.
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