Name Your Network Something Alarming To Discourage Neighbours From Using Your Wi-Fi

If for some reason you want to keep your wireless network open but don’t want unauthorised users connecting to your Wi-Fi, Digital Inspiration offers an ingenious tip: rename your network something most people will not likely connect to, like c:\virus.exe.Of course, the best practice for wireless security is to set up a password for your network with WPA2 encryption. Our previous guide to Wi-Fi router settings will show you where you can set that up and change the network name (SSID), for good measure. You can also head to your router’s settings to find out if someone’s leeching your Wi-Fi or use a tool like previously mentioned Wireless Network Watcher.

Use Scary Wireless Names to Discourage Wi-Fi Theft [Digital Inspiration]


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