Comments on: Are You Making These Mistakes With Your Home Wi-Fi?

By: Fort Scott

Fort Scott — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:21:44 +0000

I like how some of the newer routers like the Airport Extreme let you create public network for guests while still maintaining a secure connection for your computers. This seems like the best of both worlds–you can share the internet with anyone who wants it without sharing your personal network.

Of course you still have the issue with people doing something illegal with your account, but at least your privacy is protected.

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By: madnet

madnet — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:08:40 +0000

To connect to not broadcasting SSID AP, just create new connection on client computer and fill in the correct SSID and channel values.

By: baracuda

baracuda — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:59:36 +0000

Don’t forget MAC filtering. It only allows a specific device to connect. Problem is that it can easily be spoofed.But I guess it’s better than not at all.
My question is, how does my son’s laptop know what A/P to connect to if my router’s SSID is not broadcasted?

By: Virtual Millenium

Virtual Millenium — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:32:16 +0000

Great post and very useful info, I wasn’t aware of the SSID thing, thanks.

By: David

David — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:25:02 +0000

Thanks for stopping by my blog. My WiFi problem is that I upgraded my computer to Vista 64 bit and apparently there is not driver for the Linksys wireless we use. I was surprised by that. You see these devices everywhere for sale and there is no driver? Crazy.

By: Koka Sexton

Koka Sexton — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:56:00 +0000

Great post. Setting up a secure network seems like a lot of work but you make it sound so easy.

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:29:27 +0000

It is truly amazing how many people never change the default passwords on their routers. It is the first thing I do when setting up a new router. Good article, great information.

By: don Williams

don Williams — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:53:47 +0000

I will soon buy two new Macs so I want a wireless connection and appreciate your post. Will think more carefully about the security thanks to your post.