Home Wireless Network Security Issues

Running a business from home has itshome wireless network router to block
advantages, including no commute, a moreanonymous internet requests or pings.On each
accommodating work schedule, fresh coffee andcomputer having a wireless network card,
home-cooked meals at any time you want.Butnetwork connection properties should be
running a business from home using a homeconfigured to allow connection to Access Point
wireless local area network (WLAN) with yourNetworks Only. Computer to computer (peer to
computer may lead to thievery of confidentialpeer) connections should not be allowed.Enable
information and hacker or virus penetration unlessMAC filtering. Deny connection to wireless
proper actions are taken. As WLANs sendnetwork for unspecified MAC addresses. MAC or
information back and forth over radio waves,physical addresses are accessible through your
someone with the right type of receiver in yourcomputer device wireless network connection
immediate area could be picking up thesetup and they are physically written on network
transmission, thus acquiring access to yourcards. When adding new wireless cards /
computer.Here is a list of things that you shouldcomputer to the network, their MAC addresses
consider as a result of implementing a homeshould be registered with the router /access
wireless network setup used yourpoint.Your home wireless network router should
business:Viruses could be loaded onto your laptophave firewall features enabled and demilitarized
which could be transferred to the company'szone (DMZ) feature disabled. Periodically test your
network when you go back to work.Up to 75 perhardware and personal firewalls using Shields Up
cent of home wireless network WLAN users dotest available at All computers should have a
not have standard security features installed, andproperly configured personal firewall in addition to
20 per cent are left completely open as defaulta hardware firewall.Update router/access point
configurations and are not secured, but are madefirmware when new versions become
for the users to have their network up andavailable.Locate router/access points away from
running ASAP.It is recommended that homestrangers so they cannot reset the router/access
wireless network router/access point systempoint to default settings. Also, locate router
setups be always done though a wiredaccess points in the middle of the building rather
client.Always change the default administrativethan near windows to limit signal coverage outside
password on your home wireless network routerthe building.You should know that nothing is 100%.
access points to a secured password.Enable atWhile none of the actions suggested above will
least 128-bit WEP encryption on both card andprovide full 100% protection, countermeasures do
access point. Change your WEP keys periodically.exist that will help. The good collection of
If equipment does not support at least 128-bitsuggested preventative actions contained herein
WEP encryption, consider replacing it. Althoughcan help you deter an intruder trying to access
there are security issues with WEP, it representsyour home wireless network. This deterrant then
minimum level of security, and it should bemakes other insecure networks easier targets for
enabled.Change the default SSID on your routerthe intruder to persue.Greg Lietz is an internet
access point to a hard to guess name. Setupbusiness man, freelance writer and computer
your computer device to connect to this SSID byenthusiast. His websites provide information on
default.Setup router/access points so as to notwireless internet networking and personal
broadcast the SSID. The same SSID needs to becomputer hardware that may be of interest to
setup on the client side manually. This featureyou.
may not be available on all equipment.Setup your