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Wireless Internet connections aren't just convenient for you-they also may be convenient for hackers. Fortuitously, it's simple enough to safeguard yourself.
Wireless systems could be particularly vulnerable to digital crooks, probably getting sensitive or personal data in danger. Nevertheless, you can protect yourself through the use of WEP or WPA encryption, which require before they're allowed to access your wireless network people to enter a password.
These security practices are described in easy-to-understand language in a brand new book called "Geeks On Call Wireless Networking: 5-Minute Fixes" (Wiley, $14.95). The book offers expert advice and detailed explanations of topics including establishing an invisible router to troubleshooting a slow connection.
Below are a few additional recommendations from the book which will help you protect your wireless network.
a Reduce the range of your community. This may keep nosy neighbors from intruding on your own connection. Move your wireless router into the middle of one's home and decrease its power settings.
a choose a new password. Most hubs have a password of "admin." Be sure to change it out.
a Disable SSID broadcasting. So that other users can log on most wireless routers broadcast the names of person systems (SSIDs). This may be a security risk.
a Use security to protect charge card data you send wirelessly over the Web. Also, just use your card on a Web site that has SSL security (locate a padlock in the corner of the site).
a your wireless card when maybe not being used. There's no better solution to secure your personal computer.
a make use of a firewall, which is a plan that shields your computer from Internet criminals.
a Don't use shared files. Eliminate all important papers from your Shared Files directory before opening a public network.
a If you use a wireless laptop, eliminate the function that attempts to get in touch your laptop to any available wireless network. For many Windows-based laptops, double-click the wireless star in the lower right corner of Windows. Then click "Properties." Click the "Wireless Network" tab. Next, press the "Advanced" button. Uncheck the "Automatically Connect with Non-Preferred Networks" selection. Finally, click "Close."
