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Do you need a WEP key for your router? 3

If I don't have a WEP key, will hackers enter?

The best security is to reset all factory defaults, change the SSID (network name) from factory defaults, hide the SSID, and use the strongest encryption possible. WPA2 is much better than WEP, but depending on what your teacher can use, either of us should have WPA unless we understand why WPA2 doesn't work that way. The way it should be I am using WPA / WPA2 mix here.

Hackers are more likely to log in when they see the name of your network, or they can easily find something and change it to their liking.

WEP, the inferior dog in the encryption kennel, should be avoided in favor of WPA / WPA2 if possible.

Using Open Wi-Fi (no password required), the latest and easy-to-use Fox plugin can be used regardless of the website you are connected to.

Many websites use SSL connections, but once connected, reduce that connection to normal HTTP. This is a common practice on social networking sites.

This connection status update makes it possible to block WiFi traffic (especially session cookies), which hackers then send back to the administration level to gain access to your account.

It can also be used for beginners with limited hacking skills, it spreads in the jungle ... and it is useless.

If possible, you should force the browser to open an SSL session, which is possible with some plugins (provided the server has SSL).

You can find instructions in the manual (usually using the Information Highway browser) while thanking you for logging in to the router. From there, wait until you see the Community Proximity (Wi-Fi) setting in the email that contains all the security keys. If someone has changed the router's IP password, continue with the instructions in the manual to reset the default settings (just remember that you can set the correct components on the lower back panel). On my Sdtouch, the default WEP secret appears on a label on the back of the router.

As mentioned above, WEP is practically unnecessary. It can be easily hacked in a minute (like closing a door without locking it).

I will switch to WPA2 (or WPA means not all devices will work).

Also, it will disable the SSID broadcast so other people can't see your network.

And finally, and very fast, you can enable MAC address filtering as well as use a static IP address and disable your DHCP.

But if you don't really know what you're doing, you can leave the last three alone.

Danish

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