Whether you do or do not use geolocation services at home, it is likely that the publicly broadcast data from your wireless router is already stored in their databases.
Read the rest of this entry...Apr 262013
Feb 012013
A new vulnerability has been found in UPnP – the set of network protocols that allows routers, PCs and other devices to easily discover each other on the network. Check if your router is vulnerable to attack.
Read the rest of this entry...Jan 042012
A major security flaw has been found in the widespread Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature used in modern routers.
Read the rest of this entry...Dec 222011
Scan for nearby wireless networks and see which channel they are using – use a different one to prevent interference and a poor wireless connection.
Read the rest of this entry...Sep 202011
Wireless security is more important than ever – but what if you have forgotten your wireless password? You can find it again.
Read the rest of this entry...Sep 192011
It is important to secure your wireless network to stop other people accessing it. There are 5 levels of security available in consumer wireless routers.
Read the rest of this entry...May 092011
A great website for finding the user manual and technical details of a router can be found here.
Read the rest of this entry...Apr 272011
A bug in some wireless routers may allow wireless access only to Google – no other websites work.
Read the rest of this entry...Mar 222011
Follow these steps to set up an ADSL (broadband via your phone line) wireless router securely.
Read the rest of this entry...Mar 222011
