Wireless signals travel through walls and beyond the building, so anyone nearby can pick them up. Wireless security protocols provide authentication (who may join) and encryption (keeping traffic private over the air). On a home or small office router, you choose the security mode in the wireless settings, and choosing well is one of the most effective ways to protect the network.
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