Tips on securing a Wireless Network?

[Paul]

I'm about to setup a 3/4 computer LAN with a Linksys Wireless Router, what needs to be done to ensure security and keep outside computers from accessing the network?

Any other pointers would be helpful as well. Thanks.

 

[cipher00]

I'm not familiar with the linksys, but a good place to start is here. The basic idea: change the default password to the router configuration page, enable 128 bit WEP with a strong passphrase, and allow only specified MAC addresses to access the LAN. (It will be pointed out, correctly, that WEP will result in a performance hit, and that if you enable exclusive MAC addresses you might not need WEP. Me, I'm paranoid - tho' not enough to forego wireless - so I do both.)

 

[Tallgeese]

Orinoco also has an option to "close" an AP, which makes it invisible to "stumbling."

 

[Speedy3D!]

you can also only allow certain MAC addresses from accessing the network.

EDIT: LOL didn't know the other guy said that before me, sorry

 

[slunk]

You bought the Linksys already? If not go for the Orinoco. Security!

 

[Paul]

Yeah already got the Linksys. Thanks for the links and info.