Re: How to secure a wireless network in an office building

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From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 12/07/04 

Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 23:37:02 -0500

Bogdan Steiu wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I would like to use a wireless router, however, what do I have to do
> to secure it, so nobody can use it and hack it?
>
> Thx,

To make absolutely sure, unplug it from both power & ethernet.
Barring that, look into WPA, PEAP, etc....much depends on the model AP
you're using.

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