Conclusion

The main advantage of wireless networking is also its biggest disadvantage. Like a double-edged sword, the wireless network's lack of physicality not only gives its users great mobility and flexibility, it also reduces the security of the network. Wireless networks are easy prey for hackers.

Therefore, it is crucial for wireless networks to be protected by multiple levels of security. The more layers of protection you have for your wireless network, the less likely it will be targeted and broken into by hackers.

MAC filtering is a good way to control access to your network by using MAC addresses. It may even be enough for casual home users who do not really care about security but want maximum throughput on their network.

However, it is highly advisable that MAC filtering should be coupled with encryption methods like WEP or WPA. While there are many debates on the usefulness of WEP (because it is easily hacked into), this level of protection will almost certainly deter most users who haven't the slightest idea on how to actually hack a network.

If your device already supports the more advanced WPA, then you should use it. Of course, you have to ensure that your Windows XP is updated to Service Pack 2 to support WPA.

We hope this article gives you a good idea on how you can quickly and effortlessly secure your wireless network!

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