Wifi security issue in mac

[Crespin]

What options does a mac computer offers in wireless range. I had configured a wi-fi network on the mac network. But due to security issue I have to terminate that service. What to do here i need to know about the different types of mac wireless services and options that are needed to be configured in mac. The best sample for the same SSID. What is it and what is the process of the same.

[Shen]

Everybody is anxious about security, whether it's people share the credit on your wireless broadband or trying to take a peek at your files. The good news is that there are some basic steps you can take to make your wireless network more protected. you can get a conduct to some of these methods. The bad news is, that if someone is really determined, then it is nigh on impossible to keep them off your network.

[Steve123]

SSID (Service Set Identifier) - When you attach to your wireless network you will frequently just have to choose its name from the Airport icon on your menu bar. This name is the network's SSID. You would suggest changing this from the factory settings to incredible or impressive additional personal, although you may want to avoid a name that would recognize you or your house). Most routers will also let you hide the name absolutely, although this offers only a low level of security.

[Antonio1]

In the Router Login, when you log into your router to create revolutionize you will be encouraged to enter a password. Default user names and passwords are well known, so if left unchanged malevolent types could simply access your router and change your settings (or even lock you out!). Change these instantaneously from the factory settings and change them as regularly as you can.

[Milton.J]

MAC Address Filtering in this the each network port, on each system, has a MAC (Media Access Control) address. This in essential terms is a everlasting, exceptional address tied to that network port - whether it be a corporeal wired network port or a wireless network card such as the Sonnet Aria. Your router should permit you to deny access to all systems excluding those that you permit basically by entering their MAC addresses into the list of accepted computers/devices. On your Mac you can find the MAC address of your network ports in the Network preference pane.

[Spyrus]

There are two type of encryption. They are WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy and WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access. WEP presents incomplete or restricted sanctuary that would deter only casual snooping. However WEP may be the only encryption you can pertain to keep older systems on the network. WPA is additional or supplementary protected but does require MAC OS 10.3 or later, and Airport 3.3 or later for the 802.11b Airport card or version 3.2 or later for the Airport Extreme card.