Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Wireless : KisMAC wi-fi stumbler, securing a network

KisMAC is an open-source and free stumbler/scanner application for Mac OS X. It has an advantage over MacStumbler / iStumbler / NetStumbler in that it uses monitor mode and passive scanning.

Creating an Uber-secure wireless network

* Disable broadcasting of the SSID (network name).
* Enable Mac address filtering, so that only authorized devices can access the network.

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Tips for Maintaining Wireless Home Networks

Change the WiFi Channel Number to Avoid Interference

Most devices do not allow the administrative username to be changed, but if yours does, seriously consider changing this name as well.
via: About.com

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