Home Wi-Fi Security

I remember when just about every household wireless router made it difficult to add security to the connection. It wasn't part of the setup wizard, or the setup wizard didn't do a good enough job explaining why it was important.

I think we have definitely crossed a bridge in this area. Some routers (e.g. 2Wire) enable it out of the gate and put the key on the bottom of the unit (a practice we have started doing whenever we install them in a household now). Others require it as part of the setup wizard. Whatever the reason, people are finally doing it. I opened up my list of wireless networks while sitting on my couch and here's what I saw:



There were three more networks, all secured, below these that are visible. I'm glad the message finally got through. Let's just pray the ISM Band isn't toxic or something with this much Wi-Fi going around. =)