Wireless Access

Setting up wireless access for small businesses can be a bit tricky, but there are a few things you can do to make it easier. Here are some steps you can follow to set up wireless access for your small business:

1. Choose a Wi-Fi service provider. The search for the best Wi-Fi service provider for your network begins with learning which internet service providers are available at your exact business address.
2. Purchase the right equipment. Your business broadband internet connection will come installed with everything you need to access the internet through an Ethernet cable. However, you will need to purchase additional equipment to set up a wireless network.
3. Consider managed networks. Managed networks are a great option for small businesses that don't have the time or resources to manage their own network. Managed networks are typically more expensive than unmanaged networks, but they offer a number of benefits, including improved security and reliability.

Cisco offers a range of wireless access points for small businesses with limited time, staff, or technical know-how, such as Meraki Go indoor wireless access points which are the easiest way to set up and manage Wi-Fi networks-all through the intuitive Meraki Go mobile app.

Wireless Security Best Practices:

• Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to the login process.
• Using A Strong Password: Using a strong password is one of the most important best practices for wireless network security. A strong password is at least eight characters long and includes a mix of upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols. Passwords should be changed regularly to ensure that they remain secure.
• Encrypting Data: Encrypting data is another important best practice for wireless network security. Encryption helps to protect your data from unauthorized access.
• Disabling SSID Broadcast: Disabling SSID broadcast is another best practice for wireless network security. This helps to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network.
• Using MAC Filtering: MAC filtering is another best practice for wireless network security. This helps to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network by allowing only authorized devices to connect.
• Enabling WPA3 Security: WPA3 security is the latest security protocol for wireless networks. It provides stronger security than WPA2 and is recommended for all wireless networks.
• Using A VPN: Using a VPN is another best practice for wireless network security. A VPN helps to protect your data from unauthorized access by encrypting your data.
• Disabling Remote Administration: Disabling remote administration is another best practice for wireless network security. This helps to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network by preventing remote access to your wireless router.

Wireless Security Bad Practices:

• Using Default Passwords: Using default passwords is one of the most common bad practices for wireless network security. Default passwords are easy to guess and can be easily exploited by hackers.
• Not Updating Firmware: Not updating firmware is another bad practice for wireless network security. Firmware updates often include security patches that can help to protect your wireless network from security vulnerabilities.
• Not Using Encryption: Not using encryption is another bad practice for wireless network security. Encryption helps to protect your data from unauthorized access.