If you followed along with the first article, then you are ready to set-up your PC to access the secure wireless connection. This article does not go into hardening your PC against other threats, you should always make sure you are using a firewall, virus scanner and/or spam blocking software. Now that you have successfully [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Wireless Networks’
July 28 2010
Connecting Your Secured LinkSys WRT54GC To Your Windows XP Laptop Or Desktop
July 28th, 2010 
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Tags: Blocking Software, Icon, laptop, Linksys Wrt54gc, Network Authentication, Network Key, Options, Patches, Properties Button, Scanner Software, Slash, Spam Blocking, Spam Software, Virus Scanner, Virus Software, Windows Desktop, Windows Xp, wireless network connection, Wireless Networks, WPA
July 25 2010
How to Secure Your Wireless Network
July 25th, 2010 feed Tags: Brand Name, Broadband Internet Service, Choose One, Configuration Changes, Default Settings, Encryption Capability, Encryption Key, internet connection, intruder, Intruders, Jacobsen, Looki, Networking Icon, Rule Of Thumb, Skills Software, ssid, wi fi, Wireless Networking, Wireless Networks, wireless router, WPADebbie Jacobsen asked: If you use a wireless network, chances are good it is not secure. If you don’t make some important configuration changes on your wireless router after installing it, your wireless network is wide open to hackers, curious neighbors and people who would rather use your broadband internet service instead of buying their [...]
July 25 2010
Securing Your LinkSys WRT54GC Wireless Access Point
July 25th, 2010 feed Tags: Available Software, Bhimji, Character Password, Child Pornography, firmware, Flavors, Latest Security, Linksys Wireless, Linksys Wrt54gc, Open Access, Residential Neighborhoods, Security Services, Security Settings, Step By Step Directions, Terrorist Activities, Tkip, Wep Wpa, wireless access point, Wireless Networks, Wireless SecurityMohammed Bhimji asked: Securing your wireless access point is imperative. There have been several cases where people drive up and down residential neighborhoods “stealing” WiFi access – what are they using it for? They could be downloading child pornography, using the open access point for terrorist activities, or perhaps they’re downloading copyrighted material like movies [...]
July 24 2010
Securing your Wireless Network
July 24th, 2010 feed Tags: Alarms, Banking Information, Broadcast Feature, Computer Network, Credit Card Numbers, Deadbolts, Default Password Linksys, Encryption Protocol, Hackers 2, Handful, Home Security, Jim Rutherford, Neighbours, Passwords, personal data, Securing Your Wireless Network, Ssid Broadcast, Wireless Computer, Wireless Networks, wireless routerJim Rutherford asked: When one thinks about home security, they ususally think of taking measures like installing alarms, deadbolts, and window locking devices. But if you have a wireless computer network like many American homes, your personal data (credit card numbers and banking information) could be open to hackers.When you first purchase and turn on [...]
July 20 2010
Potential Problem With VoIP on a Wireless Network
July 20th, 2010 feed Tags: Ack, Bandwidth Consumption, Bottleneck, Data Delivery, Data Voice, Delivery Method, Delivery Requirements, Enhancement Options, Extensive Network, Full Proof, High Output, Minimal Loss, Network Congestion, Network Options, Transmission Control Protocol, Voice Over Internet, Voice Over Internet Protocol, Voice Over Internet Protocol Voip, Voice Quality, Wireless NetworksAubrey Stewart asked: A decrease in call quality when using VoIP on a wireless network may be due to sharing that network with TCP data. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) depends upon specific delivery requirements. Namely, the network must be consistent with a minimal loss rate. On the other hand, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) was [...]
June 29 2010
Wireless Home Networking: 20 Things Not to Do When Setting up Your Wireless Network
June 29th, 2010 feed Tags: Access Point, Access Points, Aes Encryption, Circumstances, Eric Meyer, home networks, laptop, Mbps Speeds, Phrase, Router Firmware, ssid, Strong Signal, Transmission Level, Wireless Antennas, Wireless Home Networking, Wireless Mimo, Wireless Networking, Wireless Networks, wireless router, wireless routers, Wrong DirectionEric Meyer asked: 1. Do not name your SSID your last name or first name2. Do not have your pass phrase your last name of first name3. Don’t leave your wireless channel at six, change it to 2 or 114. Don’t leave your wireless network open enable some sort of encryption5. Place your wireless router [...]
June 21 2010
Linksys Wireless N Router Network Sharing Device
June 21st, 2010 feed Tags: antennas, Broadband Speeds, cisco, External Wires, Important Network, Linksys Router, Linksys Routers, Linksys Wireless N Router, Maximum Transfer Rate, N Series, Network Equipment Manufacturers, Networking Software, Router Network, Series Router, small networks, Viable Choice, Wireless Networks, wireless router, wireless routers, World LeaderBroadband wired networks have existed for a long time, but it is only recently that wireless networks have begun to reach broadband speeds. However, their greatest advantage is they offer broadband speeds without the use of external wires. Wireless networks are easier to install and configure and they offer the advantage of movement freedom. Wireless [...]
