Wireless Network Security Checklist

by Harold Davis

The security measures for wireless networks described in this Barticle fall into three categories, or levels. The level of security that you should implement for your wireless network depends on the importance of the materials you are securing and your attitude towards security in general.

These measures are intended to protect home and small office wireless networks, not enterprise-grade corporate networks.

I’ll note each measure with which category it falls into, and explain any wrinkles related to the level.

The levels for security measures that I use are:

• No-Brainer: I don't care much about security, and I’ve got nothing of any value on my network anyway, but this measure is easy to implement, and no trouble to use, so why not? Everyone should implement all no-brainer security measures.

• Middle of the Road: I’m reasonably concerned about security, but I don’t want to waste too much time on it. I’m willing to go to a little bit of trouble to make my network more secure. I’ll do what I should do, so long as it is not too much trouble.

• Security is a Real Concern: I am really concerned about security (perhaps I deal with confidential materials belonging to clients). I can’t take any chances that my network is insecure, and I’m willing to go to the additional trouble and expense that this might imply.

For further explanation of the terms and concepts used in this Barticle, see my books Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Wireless Networking and Wi-Fi, and Anywhere Computing with Laptops: Making Mobile Easier.

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