Securing Wi-Fi by changing settings

[DanielV]

Hi,
I have a MAC net-book. I use internet via a wireless router. I had notice a high downloaded on the router. On searching around I found that there is no such computer in my area which is downloading. So that means the wi-fi is being hacked by others. I need some suggestion on same. What settings should I configure to protect my wi-fi network. Thanks in advance.

[Big Fish]

By default, the settings of access points and Wi-Fi routers are not at all secure and allow anyone to connect to your network. Thus, the majority of users upgrading to Wi-Fi, seeing the wireless network operates at its inception does not go further and do not seek to secure, which is extremely risky. It is better if you have your firewall on and a better security suite on your mac system.

[Big Fish]

With passwords like 1234 or admin, protection management console access points and routers is not what is safest. Better, then set its own password to prevent anyone could change your network configuration. In your Internet browser, enter the address of the your router to configure your Wi-Fi equipment. Then enter your username and password and then confirm with Enter. Check the settings there properly and change your password.

[Shen]

You can modify the IP address of your router for better security. Also for safety and to cover their tracks, you can change the IP address of the router that is generally the same for all brands, namely 192.168.1.1. Also in the router interface, click the Advanced Settings menu. Then click on the ADSL line menu and then click Configure. Select interface eth0 IP address 192.168.1.1 and then click the Configure button interface. Enter then the new router's IP address in the IP Address field. Finally click the Apply button

[Steve123]

The DHCP server on your router can automatically assign to a machine that connects to an IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS addresses that is to say all the network settings needed to access network. By disabling the DHCP server, you make it difficult for potential hackers. Indeed, they should know beforehand the details of your network as they are provided automatically.

[Milton.J]

To connect to your access point, it is essential to know the network ID, also called the SSID. But by default, this identifier may allow pirates of the information on the make or model of your equipment. Better, then change it to something a little more personal. In the interface of the router, click the Wireless Network menu. Now enter your new network identifier in the text box SSID Settings section of your wireless network.