[X4U] Wireless "theft"

[Rod Buchanan]

On Jun 15, 2005, at 12:22 PM, Alex wrote:

>>> What should I do for better security?
>>
>> Encryption is a good start. Setting  complicated passwords is also  
>> good. By
>> complicated I mean mixup numbers, letters, and other symbols.  
>> Don't use names
>> or words.  Make the passwords as long as you can.
>
> Also, set up MAC address filtering.

... and do not broadcast your network name, or in Airport-speak  
"Create a closed network."

-- 
Rod

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