Question:
how do i make my wireless network safe?
steveisdowunder
2006-05-10 01:44:09 UTC
how do i make my wireless network safe?
Seven answers:
sndp_ghosh
2006-05-10 01:49:31 UTC
Instrall Anti Virus.update letest patch.

Install Client FireWall.

Update Fairwall .

U r network Safe
Cyberdude
2006-05-10 01:51:06 UTC
First, you need to disable SSID broadcast. This will prevent others from seeing your wireless network. Your valid users will need to know the router ID in order to connect.



Second, you need to make sure that you are using some type of encryption. WPA is probably one of the better ones.



Third, if you REALLY want even better protection, you can enable MAC filtering so that only the specific computers that you enter into a list are allowed to connect.



Finally, if your router has firewall capability, enable it.
tarzan_055
2006-05-10 02:28:16 UTC
just use MAC address filtering which is included in almost all routers so u dont need any password or ssid disable. it is the best. find out what MAC address u have by going to start menu then RUN and write CMD and press enter

in the black window that u will get write

ipconfig /all

then u will find the wireless network card MAC address write it down in the MAC address allow list in the router and u r safe.
helper_guru
2006-05-10 07:49:02 UTC
wrap your antenna in aluminum foil! That way nothing gets in our out. Completely safe! Just a joke. That would eliminate any traffic. The best way to secure it is to have a good hardware firewall and mac address security so that only computers with certain hardware can get in. You may want to put extra security on the computers and servers themselves too like strong passwords and software firewalls.
2006-05-10 02:29:00 UTC
1) disable your SSID broadcast, so no 1 can see your netwrok

2) use one of the encrptions for the network, either wpa or wep

3) use mac address filtereing you can either set it to only accept connections from a list of mac addresses, or block mac addresses



3) on your machines use a antivirus/firewall software
2006-05-10 02:43:33 UTC
add wpa-psk security. Your routers configuration should show you how to do this
j_ardinger
2006-05-10 01:54:06 UTC
most routers have a security feature inthe software that you can set up to either require a password or to only recognize the devices you set it to recognize and not allow other devices access. here is some more info.

Due to the nature of wireless LAN networks, implementing a security infrastructure that monitors physical access to the network is difficult. Unlike a wired network where a physical connection is required, anyone within range of a wireless access point can conceivably send and receive frames as well as listen for other frames being sent.



IEEE 802.11 defines a set of standards and protocols you can implement to minimize the security risks to your wireless network. This document provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up a wireless network using the following security standards:



802.1x

Wi-Fi Protected Access

802.1x authentication provides authenticated access to 802.11 wireless networks and to wired Ethernet networks. 802.1x minimizes wireless network security risks by providing user and computer identification, centralized authentication, and encryption services based on the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) algorithm. 802.1x supports the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). With EAP, you can use different authentication methods, such as smart cards, and certificates.



WPA is an implementation that is based on a subset of the IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA, when used with the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and the Michael message integrity check (MIC) algorithm, provides enhanced security for wireless networks.



For more information about 802.1x, WPA, and wireless technology, visit this Microsoft Web site for a list of links to related technical articles.



Note To successfully complete the steps in the following procedure, you must have extensive knowledge of Windows server administration and networking.

Microsoft used Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for testing purposes. Most of the following steps refer to Windows Server 2003-related procedures. To obtain additional information about any of these steps, see Windows Server 2003 Help.



If you use a different server operating system (OS) to set up your wireless network, refer to the product-specific documentation.



Hardware and Software Requirements

This document makes the following assumptions:



Your Platform Builder installation includes CEPC x86 and Emulator x86 board support packages.

You have a CEPC already configured. For more information, see How to set up a CEPC and How to Use the IDE to Create, Customize, and Build a Run-Time Image.

You have obtained the media access control (MAC) addresses for your wireless access points.

If you encounter problems with any of the steps, refer to the Troubleshooting: Setting up a Wireless Network with a Security Infrastructure.



To track your progress in the following table, select the check box next to each step.



Step Topic

1. Familiarize yourself with the requirements for how to set up the networking and security infrastructure, and connect the different devices on your wireless network using the network topology. Wireless Network with Security Infrastructure Lab Requirements

2. Install Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

For information about how to install Windows Server 2003, see the Windows Server 2003 Getting Started guide.

Installation Settings for a Wireless Network Using Windows Server 2003

3. Create a domain controller.

For information about how to create a domain controller, in the Windows Server 2003 product Help, see "Domain controller role: Configuring a domain controller," and select the Creating a domain controller for a new forest option.

Domain Settings for a Wireless Network

4. Remove the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration Component to facilitate accessing the Web-based configuration pages for your access points.

For information about how to remove this component, in the Windows Server 2003 product Help, see "Apply Windows 2000 default Internet Explorer security settings".

Not applicable.

5. Configure the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server, create and authorize a scope.

For information about how to configure DHCP Server, in the Windows Server 2003 product Help, see "DHCP server role: Configuring a DHCP server."

DHCP Server Settings for a Wireless Network

6. Use DHCP to reserve static IP addresses for your wireless access points.

For information about how to reserve static IP addresses using DHCP server, open DHCP from Administrative Tools, and from the Help menu choose Help Topics. In the DHCP Server help, search for "Add a client reservation."

Static IP Address Settings for the Wireless Access Points

7. Configure Microsoft Active Directory for users and groups.

For information about how to create user accounts in Active Directory, from Administrative Tools open Active Directory Users and Computers, and from the Help menu choose Help Topics. In the Active Directory Help, search for "Manage Users, Groups, and Computers."

Configuring Active Directory for a Wireless Network

8. Familiarize yourself with certificate infrastructure. Certificate Infrastructure for a Wireless Network

9. Install and configure application services.

For information about how to install application services, see "Application server role: Configuring an application server" in the Windows Server 2003 product Help.



When you configure the Application server, select the Enable ASP.NET option on the Application Server Options page of the Configure Your Server Wizard

Not applicable.

10. Install certificate services. Installing Certificate Services and IAS on Windows Server 2003

11. Configure certificate server templates. Configuring Certificate Server Templates with Windows Server 2003

12. Create the IAS clients.

For more information about how to create IAS clients, from Administrative Tools open Internet Authentication Service, and from the Help menu choose Help Topics. In the Internet Authentication Service Help, search for "Add RADIUS clients."

IAS Client Settings for Windows Server 2003

13. Create remote access policies. Configuring Remote Access Policies with Windows Server 2003

14. Configure both wireless access points.

Choose a topic based on the access point you want to configure. For more information, see Configuring the Wireless Access Points for a Network with a Security Infrastructure.

Configuring the WPA-Enabled Wireless Access Point

Configuring the 802.1x Wireless Access Point



15. Create a wireless run-time image and download it to your CEPC. Creating a WPA-enabled Wireless Run-time Image for a CEPC

16. Install wireless certificates on your CEPC. Enrolling the CEPC for a Certificate

17. Test wireless connectivity on your CEPC.

Choose a topic based on the aspect of wireless connectivity you want to test. For more information, see Testing Wireless Connectivity.

Testing Wireless Connectivity Using Certificates

Testing Wireless Connectivity Using EAP-PEAP



Testing Wireless Connectivity Using WPA-PSK





**The non-Microsoft software and hardware referenced in this document are included for illustrative purposes only.



Illustrations that use such third party software and hardware as examples are not intended to be an endorsement or recommendation of any of these products.



We provide this information only as a convenience for our customers for purposes of explaining a practical application and do not provide warranties of any kind, whether express, implied or statutory, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose.



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