1. Change Default Administrator Passwords (and Usernames) 2. Turn on (Compatible) WPA / WEP Encryption 3. Change the Default SSID 4. Enable MAC Address Filtering 5. Disable SSID Broadcast 6. Do Not Auto-Connect to Open Wi-Fi Networks 7. Assign Static IP Addresses to Devices 8. Enable Firewalls On Each Computer and the Router 9. Position [...]

SUMMARY: What are the differences between WEP and WPA security in a wireless network? By default, most routers are configured to offer virtually no security features, allowing anyone  to access your network. Unfortunately, this allows others to use packet sniffing software to  record your traffic, potentially including the names of sites you visit, electronic mail [...]