How to Ensure Wireless Internet Security

People from all over the world are now making use of wireless internet connectivity as it provides hassle-free internet connection. However, if you do not make your connection secure your computer can be attacked by hackers.

Ensuring the security of your wireless connection has become one of the most asked questions these days. The reason behind this is that many miscreants all over the world have been misusing the connections of people who make use of wireless internet connectivity. As companies and homes are now switching over to Wi-Fi connections because of the convenience it provides, more and more people are installing wireless  connections.

It is a well-known fact that Wi-Fi connections are not secure and any miscreant can connect to your wireless internet connections and make wrong use of it. Hackers can easily steal away your passwords, banking and personal details. You do not want anybody to know your password and other details, then how can you prevent anybody from using your wireless internet connection? In order to achieve wireless security you can make use of the following tips:

Turn off your wireless router if you are not using it. Disabling the router's DHCP service, can also help achieve you a secure wireless network. A DHCP server allots network settings each wireless computer in the network so that they can access Wi-Fi connection. If you configure wireless internet connection settings manually by providing all the computer in the network a distinct IP address and subnet mask, you will make the network secure as the router will give access to these computers to access the internet connection.

After installing the wireless router, in order to have perfect wireless internet security you must set the encryption facility by putting a strong password consisting of numbers, alphabets and special characters. You can either use WEP or WAP settings to make encryption. You must also activate the router's firewall to protect your Wi-Fi network. Many wireless routers come with default user id and password. You must change these details once you have achieved wireless connectivity. You must also check which computers are connected to your Wi-Fi.