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Wireless networking made us possible to roam with the laptop in and around the area despite hooking ourselves with the internet connection. There are certain steps to be kept in mind for configuring the wireless network. When we receive a wireless router we are hyped by the advantages and forget their hazardous things which may happen when some loop holes are left during the configuration tenure. Now let me summarize some of the precautions needed to be given high prudence, while setting up a Wi-Fi connection.

CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORD OF THE ROUTER

All the router nowadays comes with a default which may be admin for the user name and the same for the password. Most often they are left unchanged . First and the foremost things to be carried out in securing a is to change the user name and the password .

USE MAC ADDRESS FILTERING

The Media Access Control popularly called as the MAC comes with every device that can be networked . To find the MAC address type ipconfig /all in windows or ifconfig /all in the Linux platform. This MAC address can be registered in the router so that your authenticated device is alone serviced by the router. However it is not a fool proof one. Hackers may disguise their MAC address as yours and may get connected to your network.

WPA2 ENCRYPTION

We have come across many encryption standards like the WEP, WPA. But actually both of them are beatable . Now they have produced a new one which seems to be secure .This one is called as the WPA2. We must all know what this encryption does. They encrypt all the information like the log in id and password.Its most important because the intruders may enter into the network and capture the packets . When It is not encrypted they can see the id and password directly, so the process of encryption is given more importance .

LOCATION OF ACCESS POINT

Decide the proper location of the access point or the router . Ensure that the signal doesn’t predominately spread outside your office or your home. Most probably make your router to sit in the middle of the house so that the signal doesn’t spread away from your home.

CHOOSING A SSID SUITABLY

The service set identifier identifies your network. Their importance is felt for as it allows us to connect to network in colleges and the Universities . But for a personal network connection they are seldom used . Its more recommended to disable the SSID to secure your network.

Moreover each network can be compromised. A intuitive idea on deciding the network protection may help to prevent to a extent .