In this tutorial, Brian teaches us how to make your wireless network secure. First, go to the start menu, then go to run and type in "cmd", then type in "iconfig /all". Now a new window will pop up and you will look for the default gateway. Find the IP address to log onto the routers you have. Now, type in your IP address into your address bar on your internet browser. You will be asked to log into your account with your password and user name, which you can find at the manufacturers website. When you get onto this page, You will need to change your password, then go to the tab where you can control who gets onto your wireless network. Click on the button that says it won't show your network, and makes it private to just you, then save your settings and enjoy a more private network! Want to master Microsoft Excel and take your work-from-home job prospects to the next level? Jump-start your career with our Premium A-to-Z Microsoft Excel Training Bundle from the new Gadget Hacks Shop and get lifetime access to more than 40 hours of Basic to Advanced instruction on functions, formula, tools, and more.
But a hacker can easily hack it using some Wireless network analysis tool. For this reason, Windows 10/8/7 doesn't support automatically setting up a network using WEP shared key authentication. Read: Difference between WPA, WPA2 & WEP Wi-Fi Protocols. If, despite these warnings, you still want to use WEP shared key authentication, you can do so by following these steps: To manually create a network profile using WEP shared key authentication Click on Network icon in Notification area and click on Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Set up a new connection or network. Click Manually connect to a wireless network, and then click Next. On the Enter information for the wireless network, you want to add a page, under Security type, select WEP. Complete the rest of the page, and then click Next. Click Change connection settings. Click the Security tab, and then, under Security type, click Shared. Click OK, and then click Close. Hope you find the most useful. Now read: How to update Security Key for WiFi Network in Windows.
What is the appropriate response to a security breach? A range of preparations must be made to respond to a successful breach, some of which may include the removal of infected devices or large-scale disaster recovery. Standards for secure networking To ensure a consistent set of requirements, lower training costs and speed the introduction of new security capabilities, IT managers should use these 10 security techniques across their networks. 1. Use a layered defense. Employ multiple complementary approaches to security enforcement at various points in the network, therefore removing single points of security failure. 2. Incorporate people and processes in network security planning. Employing effective processes, such as security policies, security awareness training and policy enforcement, makes your program stronger. Having the people who use the network (employees, partners and even customers) understand and adhere to these security policies is critical. 3. Clearly define security zones and user roles.