Wireless Router Settings for the Security Conscious?

Remeniz

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What are the best settings regarding SSID broadcast and MAC address filtering?

I use MAC address filtering but I turn off SSID broadcasting. I also use the usual WPA passphrase and encryption methods.

What is the most secure way to protect your wireless network?

Maybe someone could make a sticky about wireless network protection.
 
I'd say that just by using MAC filtering and turning off broadcasting you are better than 85% or so of most wireless networks. Heck, that even better than me....lol
 
You can do a non- broadcasting WPA personal network. No one will be able to find you!
 
Problem with MAC filtering is that if a friend of yours comes to your place with a wireless gadget or laptop, they might not be able to get on your network, unless you already worked that out.
 
Thats ok because my brothers, sisters, niece's and nephews all have their netbooks, DSi's etc hooked up already. If they wanna hook up I get the MAC addy to their device and add it to the MAC list on my router. I'd rather do this that way I know who I allow on my network.

I will turn of SSID broadcasting though.
 
You're doing everything right Remeniz. You're ahead of the curve by, utilizing WPA security, MAC filtering, and turning off ssid broadcasting
 
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