How to Protect Wifi Hotspot

1.Don't broadcast SSID

2.The router should be turned off if not in use... lol ;-)

3.Disable shared resources from every wireless computers connected on it... it's a must

4.WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wifi Protected Access) Encryption Schemes are Vulnerable but for some reason just put it on or better yet get rid of it but, if you really can't do that, isolate WEP devices on their own VLAN/subnet and do everything you can to permit only expected traffic from known devices. For example, block all but expected application connect requests and authenticate the device/user when they connect to the application server. This won't keep traffic private, but it will stop key crackers from penetrating further into your network. If you have a wireless IPS, configure it to alert you to active WEP cracking attacks, and decide what action to take -- shut down affected APs, re-key devices, physically track down the intruder.

5.Reposition the router behind thick wall facing the area where you want to broadcast wireless network, the idea here is to limit the area where the router broadcast the wireless network. of course there are devices that can sniff low connection and magnify it so that they can utilize it. but we're in the philippines right? who cares for that device.. he he he

What you need to know to log on at Coffeeshop Public Wifi Hotspot.

1. If you have a Wi-Fi enabled laptop/PDA or have installed a Wi-Fi card in it, and you have it configured correctly, then your systems' default Wi-Fi application or network tool should automatically detect any available Wi-Fi network once you have turned on wireless networking and you are within range of a Wi-Fi signal. You simply need to connect and log in.
   
   *If your computer or PDA does not automatically lock on to a Wi-Fi network then you may need to manually select the SSID or Network Name using your computer's Wi-Fi network connection tool.
   
   A. For Windows XP
   Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon, located in the systray. Select View Available Wireless Networks.
   
   
   
   
   *Once the Connect to Wireless Network screen appears select CoffeeShop from the available Networks field you should type the supplied WEP key then click Connect.
   
   
   
   
   *A notification message will appear indicating that you are now connected to the wireless network.
   
   
   
   
   
   B. For Mac OS X with Airport Extreme software
   1. Click on the Airport Status icon in the menu bar and verify that Airport is turned on.
   2. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and input the supplied WEP key.
   3. Start surfing the net