Search:
NewArticleDaily your source of new articles posted everyday
Submit Articles | Member Login | Top Authors | Most Popular Articles | Submission Guidelines | Ezine Notifications | Article RSS Feeds

Home | Computers

Securing Wireless Networks - Keep Everything Private

By: Jason Oh

Securing wireless networks in your home or office is very important in order to keep all your personal information safe. No one wants to risk having their financial or personal information floating around in cyberspace for anyone to snatch and use for their own nefarious purposes. While technology has made it easy to set up your own wireless networks, it has also made it easy to set up the safeguards you need to keep everything private and safe from identity thieves. With just a few tips you can ensure that your wireless network is safe from prying eyes.

When you purchase a wireless system you will most likely have to log on with a very generic password set up by the manufacturer, this is where you should take the first step in securing wireless networks by changing that password immediately. Leaving the manufacturers password will give thieves who know and understand different wireless systems more of an opportunity to break into a specific wireless network. That password is your first defense against bad people trying to break into your network and possibly your hard drive.

Some other things you can that help in securing wireless networks include not broadcasting your SSID number. It is easy to keep that from showing up on other people's wireless networks. In other words, your network will be invisible to those with wireless cards. At the very least, you should engage your WEP encryption along with not broadcasting your SSID, using WPA would be even better. Your manufacturer's instructions will show you how to do all this. It is very simple in most cases and really should be done in order to best protect your network. It can really be a mess if someone gets into your hard drive.

Another good tool for securing wireless networks is to keep your broadcasting settings low. The higher output of broadcasting the more you network system will show up on other people's wireless systems. The lower power is always the best way to go. Just figure out what is sufficient for your work area and where you need your wireless to work and go with that setting. You will find that this is also an easy way to prevent any kind of cyber thievery of your hard drive. One other thing to do to maintain your wireless network safety is to disable any remote administration functions as well.

Article Source: http://www.newarticledaily.com

Jason Oh has an interest in computers and technology. His blog refurbishedcomputerexplained.com provides detailed information on refurbished desktop computers. The website also offers useful tips of what to look for before purchasing refurbished desktop computers.

Please Rate this Article

 

Not yet Rated

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Computers Articles Via RSS!
Additional Articles From - Home | Computers
Sign Up for a free account or learn more.
New Stuff
About Us
Link to Us
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service


© 2008 New Article Daily. All Rights Reserved.
Use of our service is protected by our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

Powered by Article Dashboard