Securing a wireless network
If your wireless network is not secure, a hacker can easily intercept the data you send and receive, or access files saved on your computer – all from the comfort of their own sofa.
Securing a wireless network
If your wireless network is not secure, a hacker can easily intercept the data you send and receive, or access files saved on your computer – all from the comfort of their own sofa.
Why is it necessary to secure my wireless network?
These days, most computers are wireless-enabled: they let you connect to the Internet without a physical network cable. The major benefit, of course, is that you can use your computer anywhere in the house or office (as long as it’s within range of your wireless router). However, there are potential risks involved in wireless networking - unless you make your network secure:
- A hacker could intercept any data you send and receive;
- A hacker could get access to your wireless network;
- Another person could hijack your Internet access.
Therefore, if your wireless network is not protected, a hacker could intercept any data you send; access your network, and therefore your shared files; use your connection to connect to the Internet - especially significant if you have a download limit on your internet package and your bandwidth is being swallowed up by a hijacker.
How do I secure my wireless network?There are some simple steps you can take to secure your wireless network and router in order to minimise these risks:
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To secure your wireless network:
- Change the administrator password;
- Enable WAP or WEP encryption;
- Switch off the SSID and change the default name of your wireless router;
Follow the advice above on how to protect from malicious code and hacker attacks.
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