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Tips on securing a new network
• Change the network name (SSID) from the default name
• Change the administrative credentials (username and password) that control the configuration
settings of your Access Point/Router/Gateway
• Enable WPA2-Personal (aka WPA2-PSK) with AES encryption
• Create a network passphrase that meets recommended guidelines
• Enable WPA2 security features on your client device and enter the passphrase for your net-
work
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2.1.
Checking security on an existing network
When you add a new device to your Wi-Fi network, it’s a great time to make sure you’re taking
advantage of the highest level of security. Take the opportunity to ensure your network is config-
ured for WPA2.
If your network was set up some time ago, or a service provider (e.g. consultant or cable pro-
vider) configured your network, it may be worth checking that it’s configured for the highest level
of security. If your network is configured for an older generation of security (WEP or WPA), Wi-Fi
Alliance® recommends you move to WPA2. WPA2 has been required on all Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
products since 2006 – the vast majority of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED devices in service today are capable
of WPA2.
2.2.
Passphrase quality & lifespan
A secure network passphrase greatly enhances network security, so it is important to select an
effective passphrase. In general, increasing length, complexity and randomness all improve the
quality of a passphrase. Wi-Fi Alliance recommends that a passphrase is at least eight characters
long, and includes a mixture of upper and lower case letters and symbols. A passphrase should
not contain a word found in a dictionary and should not include personal information (identifica-
tion number, name, address, etc).
Periodically changing the passphrase on your network also increases security.
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11. WiFi – Regulatory Information
