Creating a secure wireless network is an important task if you are an administrator of a network. It can be very difficult to secure a wireless network, and the correct technologies must be installed properly to ensure a stable, safe and secure network.
When creating a wireless network the highest level of security, these are the best practices.
Step 1: Use static configuration to manually setup access to the wireless router.
A router setup with static IP will allow only the owner access to the router. Setting a router up with DHCP will allow an attacker to gain access to network configuration settings.
Step 2: Create a list of devices connecting to a wireless network and setup MAC address translation.
MAC address translation is a list MAC addresses and every networked device has a unique address.
Step 3: Hide the SSID
The SSID identifies the wireless network to the outside world. Concealing the SSID makes it more difficult to find your network.
Step 4: Update your Routers software, passwords
A router is a computer that will come with its own software. All software should be updated to the latest version. When setting up a network the most secure level of encryption should be used. All router passwords should be changed, and a difficult to guess security key should be created.
Step 5: Utilize AES encryption and a very long key
Currently, AES is the most secure wireless security.