You finally have joined the rest of the population and have gotten a wireless router. You are able to use the wireless on your computer. Just setting up the router and getting online with your laptop is not enough to keep your wireless network secure.
The first order of business is to decide on a password for your wireless network. It should be something that people in your neighborhood or a passerby cannot easily think of or access. Make sure you write it down and store it somewhere you know you will remember it. Not locking your network from strangers could cause your personal information on your computer to be seen and used. This is an essential step to do, especially if you do online faxing, online banking and other important business agendas on the web.
Next, you need to figure out where to position your wireless router. Just setting your network up and getting online is not enough. The position of your router will not only make sure everyone in your household can connect to the Internet, but also strangers outside your home. Set up the router in the center area of your house so that every room in your home can get signal. Keep it away from windows so that people outside your house cannot have access. You can also adjust the length of your signal transmission keeping it from going outside your home.
Finally, protect your computer by making sure all of the software that keeps your personal information safe is updated on a regular basis. Knowing how these update will also keep your laptop safe. Also, make sure that your network is secure. One way to do this is to encrypt your wireless signals by using WEP, WPA Personal, or Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2. To set its encryption, open your wireless’ security settings from the router’s configuration page and select the encryption. Defend your most private information by keeping your wireless network secure.