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WIRELESS NETWORKS - PROBLEMS AND FIXES!

"So you have your new wireless network installed, it’s all working great and the signal quality is good. But how many packets are being lost in transit? What speeds are you getting? Do you know what type of security is enabled on the wireless signal being beamed around the office? If not, read on! Most wireless routers now support a number of different security protocols. Currently, the most secure has to be WPA-PSK2 which is the improved version of WPA-PSK. Lots of older wireless networks that were set up when wireless first hit the scene may still be using the old WEP security, which can now be hacked in less than half an hour with the right software.

Whilst you might think this only gives a hacker access to your internet connection that YOU are paying for, it can give a hacker far more than that. For instance, if you have a virus that is exploiting the security on your system, then a hacker, once connected to your network, can not only can browse the net for free, but also has access to the files on your hard disk. This can be very dangerous, especially if you store credit card, bank details on there. Get your wireless checked out just for your peace of mind. Contact a reputable vendor for information and guidance on how to verify the strength of your wireless security - TODAY."

SHAUN ROBINSON, SENIOR ENGINEER, NEMARK PROFESSIONAL IT SERVICES LTD.