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redryder8
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Q: how to secure (LOCK) ur wireless network

my buddy just purchased a new macbook air and i was helping him set it up. found his wireless network and was able to get him on internet, however , noticed his wireless network wasn't password protected (LOCK). how do u make this network secure to his password????

MacBook Air

Posted on Oct 22, 2015 4:08 AM

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redryder8

Q: how to secure (LOCK) ur wireless network

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  • by SP Forsythe,Helpful

    SP Forsythe SP Forsythe Oct 23, 2015 3:26 AM in response to redryder8
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    Oct 23, 2015 3:26 AM in response to redryder8

    Securing the network wireless traffic is a function of the router that your friend has. The Router should have been accompanied by a manual that explains the functioning of the administration and setup. It is usually done through the internet browser.

     

    I personally prefer Apple's Airport and Airport Time Capsule, as the Mac OS itself has a built-in administration application that is very easy and tailored to use with Macs.

  • by redryder8,

    redryder8 redryder8 Oct 23, 2015 3:27 AM in response to SP Forsythe
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    Oct 23, 2015 3:27 AM in response to SP Forsythe

    thanks

  • by VikingOSX,

    VikingOSX VikingOSX Oct 23, 2015 5:08 AM in response to redryder8
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    Oct 23, 2015 5:08 AM in response to redryder8

    The router should have a second line of defense in the ability to filter the MAC (media access layer) hardware network adapter addresses to only those computers that have access to the router, and exclude all others. Not to be used as a substitute, but rather as an additional layer of security to a (complicated) router password.