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

2. Computer Corner Controlling Access to your Wireless Network Turn off SSID Broadcast Implement Security Encryption MAC address filtering

3. Computer Corner SSID Broadcast SSID – Wireless Network Name If SSID is disabled, the wireless network Is less detectable Set your wireless device to attach ONLY to your network

4. Computer Corner Wireless Data Encryption WEP – Wired Equivalency Privacy Uses 6-8 Character Password Used on 802.11b networks Early security that could be decoded easily WPA – WiFi Protected Access 2 nd Generation Security Algorithm Uses a passphrase that offers additional complexity for hackers to decode

5. Computer Corner MAC Address Filtering Every wireless device has a unique MAC address By filtering ONLY the addresses you want on your network other devices are rejected from connecting to your wireless network

6. Computer Corner Security Settings Changing default settings makes your network less accessible to unwanted users NEXT WEEK Wireless Security tricks and treats

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