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Secure your home Wi-Fi network (simple Must Do)
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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted member 178" data-source="post: 619454"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>Some people are asking me, how do i protect my wi-fi from intruders?</p><p></p><p>not really complicated.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>1- Password:</u> </strong></p><p></p><p>Choose a good long complicated password with special sign if possible like : @umbr4.i5.da.b3st@</p><p></p><p><strong><u>2- Allow only your devices</u></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p>In modern router you can filter the MAC adresses connected to your wi-fi network, this setting is usually under Wi-fi security tab .</p><p></p><p>a- count the number of devices you have > limit the number of devices in the network to their numbers (if you own 5 devices , allow only 5 devices)</p><p></p><p>b- Just collect all of your devices MAC addresses > add them to the router list > set the router to "allow" ( them) only. now any devices not listed will not connect. simple and efficient.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>3- Alien devices</u></strong></p><p></p><p>Now you will say "hey mate, but if my friends come to my house and want use my wi-fi , do i have to redo the procedure?"</p><p>My answer ? NO, and this is how to do:</p><p></p><p>1- your router should have the option to make hotspots, so create a hotspot</p><p>2- put a simpler password</p><p>3- you can still limit the number of devices. let say 10 , unless you often have lot of friend partying at your house <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite116" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p><strong><u>Conclusion: </u></strong></p><p><strong><u></u></strong></p><p>so now you have a secure personal wifi network impervious to all alien devices , plus one hotspot for your friends</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted member 178, post: 619454"] Hi, Some people are asking me, how do i protect my wi-fi from intruders? not really complicated. [B][U]1- Password:[/U] [/B] Choose a good long complicated password with special sign if possible like : @umbr4.i5.da.b3st@ [B][U]2- Allow only your devices[/U] [/B] In modern router you can filter the MAC adresses connected to your wi-fi network, this setting is usually under Wi-fi security tab . a- count the number of devices you have > limit the number of devices in the network to their numbers (if you own 5 devices , allow only 5 devices) b- Just collect all of your devices MAC addresses > add them to the router list > set the router to "allow" ( them) only. now any devices not listed will not connect. simple and efficient. [B][U]3- Alien devices[/U][/B] Now you will say "hey mate, but if my friends come to my house and want use my wi-fi , do i have to redo the procedure?" My answer ? NO, and this is how to do: 1- your router should have the option to make hotspots, so create a hotspot 2- put a simpler password 3- you can still limit the number of devices. let say 10 , unless you often have lot of friend partying at your house :D [B][U]Conclusion: [/U][/B] so now you have a secure personal wifi network impervious to all alien devices , plus one hotspot for your friends [/QUOTE]
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