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Due to its promise of ease of use and mobility, wireless networks are fast gaining popularity. But are you aware that wireless networks, if not configured securely, could be used by others who can easily connect to your wireless connections via default settings? This could potentially allow anyone to tap into your wireless connection to surf the Internet or download files on your account.
Here are some important tips to protect your wireless networks:
- Set a personal and unique Password for your wireless point. This would prevent unauthorised users from accessing and using your wireless connection.
- Disable broadcasting your network name (SSID-Service Set Identifier) to prevent casual passerbys from detecting and connecting to your wireless network.
- Use encryption to protect your wireless network. As encryption scrambles the data that is transmitted from your network and prevents taping, strangers cannot read the personal information that you are transmitting, such as personal emails, chat files or confidential financial information.
- Use only registered machines for your wireless network. To do this, enter the wireless card address of the specific machine that you are granting authority to.
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