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HOW TO SECURE A WIRELESS NETWORK AT HOME
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SECURE A WIRELESS NETWORK
Wireless networking offers some benefits that are apparent – no wires and the most obvious is portability to allow you to surf the Internet by your pool side, your fireplace, or anywhere else in your house.
Or you can play online game wirelessly with your XBOX console in the comfort of the living room without the clutter of the wires. Like the “wired LAN”, wireless network is also vulnerable to any types of security threats such as Denial of Services (DoS); Spamming; spoofing; Sniffers. The question is how to secure a wireless network?Security might be the last thing on your mind when setting up a wireless network. As a general rule, you should employ a level of security that corresponds to the sensitivity of the data on your network. Unlike wired systems, which can be physically secured, wireless networks are not confined to the inside of buildings. They can be picked up as far as 1,000 feet outside of the premises with a laptop and a hi-gain directional antenna.
Wireless security is inherently easier to crack than wired networks because there's no need for a physical connection to your network. Data transfer occurs over the airwaves, and that makes accessing it easier. Therefore, a systematic approach in securing a wireless network is absolutely a must including:
1. Securing the wireless connection against unauthorized users within the network coverage
2. Securing the end point of the network facing the internet.
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COMPUTER SECURITY,
INTERNET SECURITY
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