wireless networking
How to Secure Wireless Routers and Computers
With wireless networking becoming the easiest and most economical way to set up a home network, I get lots of questions about how to make sure it’s secure. Here are some tips for securing your wireless router/access point and computers … Continue reading
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Tagged encryption, mac address, wep, wi-fi protected access, wired equivalent privacy, wpa
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Wireless Security in a Public Hotspot
Most people take for granted the security of their computers connection to the outside world. And in many homes and offices this is a reasonably good assumption if security precautions are taken to secure the network. But things change when … Continue reading
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Tagged encryption, hotspot, wireless network
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Wireless Network Security
Wireless computers and routers use radio waves to comunicate. Those waves are strong enough to carry outside your house. If your network is unprotected, your information could be hacked. Many intruders already know this. They’ll drive through neighborhoods searching for … Continue reading
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Tagged network, router, wireless network, wireless network security, wireless router
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