Appendix B: Wireless Security
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.
Security Precautions
The following is a complete list of security precautions to take (at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed):
1.Change the default SSID.
2.Disable SSID Broadcast.
3.Change the default password for the Administrator account.
4.Enable MAC Address Filtering.
5.Change the SSID periodically.
6.Use the highest encryption algorithm possible. Use WPA if it is available. Please note that this may reduce your network performance.
7.Change the WEP encryption keys periodically.
For information on implementing these security features, refer to “Chapter 6: Configuring the Router.”
NOTE: Some of these security features are available only through the network router or access point. Refer to the router or access point’s documentation for more information.
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Security Precautions
