security risk that an open wireless connection presents. Enable WEP - Use 128bit mode (or higher if your router supports it) and a non-obvious key. It's more secure than no WEP, and will send "doorknob rattlers" on to the next victim. Use MAC address Association...

of "any". Although the last two features are not part of any 802.11 standard, they're helpful for folks who want to get a little bit of extra security from casual wireless "doorknob rattlers". But you're probably really interested in whether you can get...

Although the last two features are not part of any 802.11 standard, they're helpful for folks who want to get a little bit of extra security from casual wireless "doorknob rattlers". Finally, the 51AB has a Filtered MAC Address feature. Once enabled, it blocks...

if you tend to be forgetful). Upgrade to WPA when it's available. None of these steps will guarantee you won't get uninvited guests, but they'll probably make "doorknob rattlers" go and find easier prey. NOTE: If you need absolute security for your wireless...

most folks don't have. Think of it as pushing in the knob-type lock on a door. Yes, someone can break down the door or jimmy the lock, but most 'doorknob rattler' type would-be wireless freeloaders will just move on to the next WLAN that isn't encrypted. Top...