How do I create a secure home wireless network using a Linksys DSL/Cable router?
As more people convert their existing home networks to wireless the need to make sure that your network is secure has become even more important. This issue is even more critical to NIL because of PHI that may exist on our computers. In order to protect your computer network, the CSG highly recommends that all home broadband users, with intentions of setting up a wireless network, purchase a Wireless Linksys DSL/Cable Router (WRT54G is the most basic model). These routers include 4 network ports for wired connections and allow the use of up to 254 wireless devices on your network. The procedure for installing the Linksys router will differ depending on whether your DSL/Cable modem installation uses PPPoE. Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is an extension of the original PPP protocol used for dialup connections. PPPoE requires that the DSL or Cable modem user initiate the connection by providing a username and password. Older DSL and Cable modem connections do not use this m
