Chapter 2 security check list before installation – Rosewill RNX-N250PC User Manual

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Wireless N Adapter

RNX-N250PC User Manual

Chapter 2 Security Check List before Installation

Wireless Networks are very convenient, however, since it

uses radio waves to send information. It can be vulnerable from those

who intended to do harm. So we recommend you take additional steps

to secure your wireless network.


Change the default wireless network name or SSID on your

wireless router

Change the default password on your wireless router
Enable encryption. We suggest enabling high level of the

encryption such as WPA and above.

Install Anti-virus program and personal firewall software
 When set your encryption password, please select strong pass

phrases that are at least eight characters in length. Combines

both letters and numbers to create stronger password and avoid

using standard words that can be found in the dictionary.

 Please also remember to keep a record of your wireless network

name, default password (The login name and password which

you will need when linking into your wireless router through

Internet explorer), SSID and encryption password (the

password which you will need when connecting your wireless

adapter with your wireless network) somewhere in case you need

them in the future.

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