Settting up Home security on Wireless Router

[cobbler]

Any guides out there - want to set up a more secured wireless network for home use Have Linsys router - two laptops and two desktops on system
system setup and running now - want to add security features

Thanks

 

[7_vii_7]

Here is an article about WiFi WEP which will enable you to place a 128bit encryption on your WiFi. Also you can choose NOT to broadcast your SSID, which is also helpful.

WiFi WEP Article

 

[Ned_Flanders]

Things you need to enable:

Encryption: WPA is better, much better infact, than WEP. Either is better than none.
Router Password: Change it from the default
Mac filtering: Each network hardware has a unique mac id, you can set your router to just allow your hardware onto the network.

 

[Ned_Flanders]

Oh, and stop the router from handing out IP addresses / DNS server adresses. Enter them for each PC manually.