The mysteries of wireless

In today’s world, wireless technology is beyond common; it can border on the level of intrusive at times. My own home has a wireless printer, TV boxes and TVs, video game consoles, laptop, mobile devices. All bounced around from a single wireless router. It’s scary to think of all the wireless signals around us, each encrypted with its own password and numerous devices tucked away behind it. The number boggles the mind if you really start to think about it. Setting up the devices is tricky sometimes.

One way to set them up is via WAP, or Wireless Access point. Most routers have two curved arrows on a circular button. It’s a quick way to set things up by pushing a button. It’s also a method I don’t use. You’re probably asking why.

Like any technology there are vulnerabilities. So how to set up wireless devices? Honestly I suggest inputting the network password into the device. I’ve had people tell me they had a shop set up their printer for them and then wonder why it doesn’t work on their network. It’s not a ridiculous question. Some printers can be shared across a network if they’re plugged into a laptop or other computer. For true wireless access the shop needs to send someone to your home to connect it directly to your network. This applies to any wireless technology. Your