Chapter 2 security check list before installation – Rosewill RNX-N150PCX User Manual

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Wireless N Adapter

RNX-N150PCx 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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