Do and Don’ts in setting up WiFi Access Point
Sometimes I can see my neighbours use WiFi Access Points with no encryption at all. This is very dangerous! Not only will they have access to your home network, but they can also misuse the internet connection if you have one. So I came up with a very basic check lists of what you should and should not do:
- When you setup you WiFi device, ensure that all the default informations have been changed. Like password and admin username if possible.
- If you can restrict WiFi access by MAC addresses would be an extra precaution.
- Encrypt your WiFi connection with at least WEP encryption. If you use WEP then use 128bit key.
- If you can try to use WPA encryption. It is said to be more secure then WEP.
- Put your WiFi Access Point away from kids, TV or power cables. It is a good idea to mount it to the wall or something.
- If your ADSL modem is not built-in the WiFi router then try to keep them together. Neatly arranging the cables between them.
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