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How can I configure my wireless network for the strongest security?

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Mar 15, 20262827 views
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There seem to be many security features in wireless routers from MAC address filtering to the authentication type and data encryption. WPA or WPA2 PSK? AES or TKIP? When I set up a new wireless network, what settings should be used to ensure the strongest security? Is it router dependent or are the…

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Definitely WPA2 - it replaces WPA and is considered "secure". Use AES (TKIP has flaws) with a pre-shared key; make it > 13 characters and as random/secure as possible. This should pretty much guarantee that no one can get into your home router. Not …

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