1. David Abarca, Instructor Del Mar College Computer Corner Wireless Network Settings

2. Computer Corner Defaults Settings Present a danger May allow others to access your network and your data May accidentally attract devices that slow down your network connection

3. Computer Corner What are the Defaults Settings? SSID – Wireless Network Name Administrator Name Administrator Password Key Network Settings (IP Address, router settings, security)

4. Computer Corner SSID Station Set Identifier (name of your wireless network) This should uniquely identify your wireless network when you connect your wireless devices.

5. Computer Corner Administrator Name and Password Many have a default “admin” Create a name that is not easily guessed Having no password is asking for trouble Write your settings on a piece of paper. Do not create a file and save it as “router settings”

6. Computer Corner Network Settings Change from defaults to make the network less desirable to potential intruders NEXT WEEK How to Control Access to your Network

7. Computer Corner For a copy of today’s presentation, please visit www.cbrsec.com and follow the KIIITV link Please email your questions to: David A. Abarca at dabarca@delmar.edu