How Do You Secure A Wireless Internet Connection?
Though wireless networks provide increased mobility to users, data security is one of the key concerns. Data transmitted in a wireless network is more susceptible to being tampered with than a wired Internet connection. Easy availability of wireless hardware and software has made it effortless for hackers to hack into unprotected networks. Here is how you can secure a wireless Internet connection. Change default login information soon after setting up and configuring the wireless connection. Change the Service Set Identifier (SSID) and access points immediately after configuring the wireless network. The default SSID for ease of configuration is a simple name, typically that of the manufacturer. Disable SSID broadcast. Generally, routers and access points regularly and automatically broadcast the SSID making it useful in mobile hotspots where consumers come, use the service and move on. Disabling SSID, particularly in home offices hides the network from prying eyes though it can still
