Wireless Security Alert! Please Read…
Advances in technology are making our lives better and more efficient,
so do the tools for the unrelenting hackers.
The default wireless security settings used by most wireless internet devices
has been penetrated/cracked. Takes 1 to 2 minutes to crack, as of April 2007…
This wireless security setting is labeled: WEP
Recommended setting: WPA with a random character “Wireless Key/password”
that is eight characters or longer is highly recommended.
Note: These are security software switches setup inside a wireless router/modem.
Description:
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) = Limited password possibilities and allows unlimited number of retries making it vulnerable to attacks to crack the Wireless Key to access your network. Recent advancements in programming make this type of security obsolete.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) = Unlimited password possibilities allowing a larger “Wireless Key” that is impossible to crack. A random character Wireless Key made up of eight characters or a longer is highly recommended. (The following website can help you think of a good Wireless Key: https://www.grc.com/passwords.htm)
Please note: Wireless Key can be copied and pasted. Wireless Key only needs to be entered once per computer.
Please take a moment to see what you’re currently using for your wireless connection at home or in your business.
**Special Note: As a courtesy to my customers, I’m currently offering discounted services for onsite or remote access support to help secure your privacy. Please contact me by email or phone for quotes...
Other methods for support
Contact your local Internet provider technical support team or visit their online knowledge base:
- SBCglobal or AT&T: http://helpme.att.net (In most cases the wireless modem brand name is a 2Wire)
- Time Warner Cable: http://help.rr.com click on Live Chat
- Linksys wireless routers: http://www.networkmagic.com/advice/article/make-your-wireless-network-secure.php
- D-link wireless routers: www.support.dlink.com
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