Security of the wireless network
Connecting your home network to the Internet
The author of your text suggests that the ability to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi is available everywhere Bowles, (2013). As such, there are risks to your data and personally identifiable information. These considerations are especially important when we consider connecting our home network to the Internet. We may take for granted such functionality as online banking, e-commerce, and other transactions where we share personally identifiable information.
Based on this week’s readings, what are some of the important measures you can take to ensure that your home wireless network is safe and secure? 300 words or more
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Wireless Networks usually enable individuals to access the internet at high speeds without using wired network. They also enable many users to and workstations to just use a single access point. However, there are various security risks associated with using these networks. This stems from the fact that any person that is in the range of the network can connect to the network’s access point. Therefore, people setting up home wireless networks are advised to take a lot of care while setting them.
There are various ways which can make these networks safe and secure. One of way of ensuring that the network is secure is through choosing an administrator password that is very strong. In order to access the configuration settings and setup, a password………………
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