Chapter 20. Implementing Basic Wireless Security
20.1. Introduction
This chapter looks at how to configure the basic security settings on the four most popular access points currently deployed for wireless home use (Linksys WAP11, BEFW11SR, and WRT54G, and the D-Link DI-624). It covers the practical steps for implementing wireless security for home systems.
There are four very simple steps that are sufficient for most home users:
- Use a unique Service Set Identifier (SSID).
- Disable SSID broadcast.
- Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption.
- Filter access by Media Access Control (MAC) address.
20.2. Enabling Security Features on a Linksys WAP11 802.11 b Access Point
The Linksys Wireless Access Point (WAP) 11 802.11b access point was one ...
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