Wireless network security

The home wireless network does not end at the walls of our premises and we do not always see the people who are logged into it. Thus, care should be taken to protect against unauthorized access. Fortunately, modern routers offer a number of features that will ensure the security of your wireless network.

Types of threats to the wireless network

The biggest threat to any radio network is unauthorized access. Most of the time, we try to ensure security on our wifi network with a password, but it can be stolen or guessed. The security of a wifi network can also be compromised by accidental or malicious interference - no one can access our data, including us.

Ways to secure your wireless network

First, make sure that our equipment meets current standards. All available today fRITZ wireless routers!Box support WPA3, a set of state-of-the-art security features that includes user authentication and connection encryption methods. The use of WPA3 in the router and network adapters of computers, phones and tablets, guarantees the security of wireless networks Additional security in the wireless network will give enabling MAC address filtering of network adapters on the router - only known devices will get a connection. Unauthorized Wi-Fi access will also be hindered by the use of static IP addresses in the network, instead of those automatically assigned by DHCP. Interference problems from other networks and devices in most cases will be solved by a good wifi repeater.

Best practices in wireless network security

In addition to hardware and software features, follow a few simple guidelines. It is best to use a strong, non-obvious password and change it from time to time. Difficulty in remembering will be solved by QR code or WPS. It's also a good idea to have a separate network for guests, where passwords can be easier to remember and access limited by time.