Wireless Network Security for the Home

Wireless Security In just a few Steps!
Wireless networking is a great invention, but it comes with some security concerns as well. The problem with having the signal broadcast throughout your home or office is that it is difficult to contain where that signal may travel. If it can get from upstairs to your office in the basement then it can also go that same 100 feet to your neighbors living room. Or, a hacker searching for insecure wireless connections can get into your systems from a car parked on the street.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't use wireless networking. You just have to be smart about it and take some basic precautions to make it more difficult for curiosity seekers to access your network & the services that you are paying for. The next section contains six simple steps you can take to secure your wireless network.
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