Wireless Network Security

With the many advantages of wireless networks when compared to wired networks, the one major disadvantage is in the security risk that comes with having a wireless network that is not configured for maximum security. It is safe to say that the strong majority of wireless networks are not nearly as secure as they could and should be. The dangers of not having a secure network are many and include but are not limited to the following:

• A wide open internet connection which leads to network vulnerability and more specifically attacks including but not limited to the following:
  • Virus
  • Worms
  • Spyware & Spam
    
    
• In addition to the above, a vulnerable network can also lead to attacks on your personal or business data. Someone who has access to your network can in some instances have access to ALL of your data.

We offer you a ten step plan (in accordance with IT industry experts) that will properly secure your wireless network from the dangers detailed above. Simply encrypting your wireless network is not enough. Our expert technicians will implement security features which include the following ten steps:

1. Change default (manufacturer) router password
2. Enable advanced data encryption (more secure than WEP encryption)
3. Change default wireless LAN signal name (signal name should not ID you personally or your business)
4. Disable broadcast of wireless LAN signal name
5. Enable wireless network adapter address filtering
6. Disable DHCP or limit DHCP (especially for small networks)
7. Change default (manufacturer) router IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.1)
8. Enable access restrictions & limit file sharing
9. Disable automatic connections
10. Enable firewall protection & block unwanted traffic

We guarantee a significantly safer wireless network with the above security features enabled on your network. We promise to explain our processes in implementing these features if you care to know. Gold Coast Tech. Solutions looks forward to your business and properly securing your wireless network today and into the future. Also, if you would like to outsource all of your IT needs, we can help.

Please contact us for a free consultation.