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3. you'll be fine,

Thu Feb 2, 2012, 02:25 PM

Feb 2012

use wpa2 encryption. and turn off your ssid broadcast if you're real paranoid.
here is a little buying guide if you're interested.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388786,00.asp

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WiFi users. I'm interested in getting Wifi but am worried about nefarious people messing [View all] applegrove Feb 2012 OP

If you use it at home, wireless routers are easily set up CurtEastPoint Feb 2012 #1

Thank you. applegrove Feb 2012 #2

you'll be fine, sylveste Feb 2012 #3

No need to worry. Use one of the security protocols. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #4

If you have encryption on, does that make you LESS safe? hunter Feb 2012 #7

You can also specify which machines can connect and exclude others. hunter Feb 2012 #9

Bookmarked! applegrove Feb 2012 #10