Wi-Fi How To
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| - | # Change the [[wikipedia:Service set identifier|SSID]] to something truly unique (''e.g., ''instead of '' | + | # Change the [[wikipedia:Service set identifier|SSID]] to something truly unique (''e.g., ''instead of ''linksys'' or ''NETGEAR'', something like ''John Doe's private wireless''). |
| - | # Use some form of [[wikipedia:Wi-Fi Protected Access| | + | # Use some form of [[wikipedia:Wi-Fi Protected Access#WPA2|WPA2]] with a [[wikipedia:Passphrase#Passphrase selection|strong passphrase]]. ''(WEP and WPA-TKIP are '''not''' secure.)'' |
# Use a [[wikipedia:Personal firewall|personal firewall]] (software firewall) on ''all'' networked computers (wired or wireless). | # Use a [[wikipedia:Personal firewall|personal firewall]] (software firewall) on ''all'' networked computers (wired or wireless). | ||
# [[#Secure network shares|Secure ''all'' network shares]] | # [[#Secure network shares|Secure ''all'' network shares]] | ||
