Secure Wireless Router

Wireless network routers can be encrypted to provide maximum security. Most of them use the encryption protocols, WEP, WPA, or WPA2. Out of all of these, WPA2 is the latest and proves extremely difficult to crack, while WEP can be brute-forced in a matter of seconds.

To secure a wireless network router, you will first have to find its local IP address usually listed on a label on the wireless modem. Then, type this into an internet browser on a computer that is connected to the wireless network. When it prompts you for a password, look in your user manual or on the manufacturer's website for the default username and password combination.

Once on the router's home page, look for something that says or is similar to Wireless Settings and then click on advanced settings or advanced security settings. From here, you will be able to choose between which type of encryption you would like to pick, WEP, WPA, or WPA2. WPA2 is the newest, and recommended form of security for a wireless modem, as it is much more difficult to crack.

After you have selected the type of encryption and typed in a password, you will have to reconnect to your network from all the computers that were previously connected by using the key that you set up. The computer should automatically remember the network key and connect to it automatically if the router's signal is broadcasting.

There are many good secure wireless routers from a variety of manufacturers to choose from. The Linksys WRT160N Wirelsss-N router is a great deal for a price of $70. It can protect all wireless transmissions between your network with 256-bit encryption and supports all major encryption protocols including WPA2. The Linksys WRT160N also features a powerful firewall to defend against attacks by intruders or hackers. Out of many wireless routers, this one is one of the most secure.

Another good choice for a secure wireless router is the D-Link DIR-655. It also has support fall all current wireless encryption standards, which is an important and deciding factor in purchasing a wireless router. It also features two types of firewalls for maximum protection on the internet, a SPI and NAT firewall. With MIMO technology, signal waves travel more efficiently and can prevent someone from even seeing your wireless network outside of your property.