Wireless Network Security Tips

I don't operate a wireless network. But, recently, I've taken some interest in wireless network security. After doing some research, I've compiled a list of TO-DOs for better securing a wi-fi network.

• If you have not done it already, change the default SSID for the wireless base stations (Access Points).
  
• Turn off auto SSID broadcast from your base stations.
  
• Make sure that WEP encryption is turned on (many base stations leave it off to improve throughput)
  
• Change the WEP key periodically, if feasible (not too many wireless devices)
  
• Restrict access to wireless network using the network cards' MAC address. This means you need to manually enter the MAC address of each network card into your base station.
  
• Change the default IP subnet that your base station is preset to (192.168.1.0).
  
• Disable the DHCP IP address generation feature of your wireless base station.
  
• Build a firewall between the wireless network and your trusted intranet.
  
• Turn off administrative access over wireless if possible.
  
• Upgrade your wireless network encryption to WPA/TKIP. This may require some geek help.
  

A portion of the above list comes from this article.