Wireless security. How do I know it's safe?

Question

I'm planning on setting up a wirless LAN at my home. How do I know for certain that it's secure and encrypted?

And what is the most secure hardware/software to do this?

Thanks

Answer 1

Pick a complex SSID name
Disable SSID broadcasting.
Add the MACs of all the PCs to the filter.
Switch the router to WPA-PSK or WPA2
Enter a very complex WPA(2)-PSK passphrase
Save all the settings in the router


For details visit: Quickest Guide to Wireless Security (Ever)
by Rob Hallock

http://www.short-media.com/articles/wireless_security

Answer 2

Be sure to change the default password on the router, and use WPA or WPA2 encryption.

Answer 3

anything can be hacked, check out a few wireless sites.