Broadcasting Wireless SSID

I can’t think of a good reason for a home network to broadcast its presence to the world at large. From a security standpoint, you can’t hack it if you don’t know it’s there.

The SSID is network name data your router View definition in a new window transmits at an interval. Disabling the public broadcast of your wireless network is usually an option on your router View definition in a new window’s basic settings page, once you have configured the clients you wish to allow access. Changing the SSID from the default router View definition in a new window name is just as critical. When you first purchase a new router View definition in a new window such as a Linksys or Netgear, a default network name is set by the manufactures for the particular router View definition in a new window. Changing this name to a unique SSID can help prevent even the savvy hacker who knows your network’s there from hacking into the default network name, even if the network is no longer broadcasting it.

Since every router View definition in a new window is different I have listed below the basics steps on how to set up security on your router View definition in a new window. This is just a simple guide on the key points you need to tweak. Since their are many router View definition in a new window brands out there you will have to reference you routers manual for the exact details.

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Microsoft Updates

Microsoft recommends turning on automatic updates and setup a certain install time. However many updates provided by Microsoft will conflict with other programs or third party applications you have installed yourself. I highly recommend reviewing all updates before going through the install process. Especially if your running a network. Network admins almost all the time make the mistake of updating security patches which will hinder certain inside application within the network. Such as, terminal services (your ability to remote desktop). Point being said, review your updates especially your security patches.

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