wifi clueless
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I don`t know how security conscious you are,but if your thinking of networking in the future -
Top 10 Security Tips for Home Wi-Fi Networks
1.Change your router's access name and password.
2.Don't let users piggyback onto your Wi-Fi net -- turn off peer-to-peer connections.
3.Stop broadcasting your router's network ID.
4.Approve all wireless network users in advance.
5.Turn on wireless data encryption.
6.Periodically check router logs for rogue users.
7.Use a strong firewall.
8.Password-protect your computers and files.
9.Put your wireless network on its own subnet.
10.Turn off wireless cards and routers when not in use.
From HERE
Top 10 Security Tips for Home Wi-Fi Networks
1.Change your router's access name and password.
2.Don't let users piggyback onto your Wi-Fi net -- turn off peer-to-peer connections.
3.Stop broadcasting your router's network ID.
4.Approve all wireless network users in advance.
5.Turn on wireless data encryption.
6.Periodically check router logs for rogue users.
7.Use a strong firewall.
8.Password-protect your computers and files.
9.Put your wireless network on its own subnet.
10.Turn off wireless cards and routers when not in use.
From HERE
