4. If the Wi-Fi client network adapter is by Intel, click Advanced and, in the Property list,
click Power Management and move the slider all the way to the right (to Highest). Click
OK.
– or –
If the Wi-Fi client network adapter is not by Intel, select a configuration with minimal
power savings (to maximize throughput).
Note: The above settings are often controlled by 3rd-party value-add applications and may be
automatically changed. If Wi-Fi performance improves for a while after performing the
above steps, but then declines, recheck the above settings.
Security Tips
Follow these tips to minimize security risks.
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Change the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password on a regular basis. (See
Change Wi-Fi Network Names and
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Disable SSID Broadcast. (See
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Use the highest level of Wi-Fi security that your devices support. (See
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Change the login password. (See
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Use MAC filtering to specify computers that are or aren't allowed to connect to the
network. (See
Finding the MAC Address
You'll need to know the MAC address of a device in a couple of cases.
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Allowing or denying computers access to the network. (See
Computers Access to the
Tip:
You can display a list of connected devices, including the MAC address of each device.
See
Displaying and Blocking Currently Connected Devices (Block
The steps to finding the MAC address of a device vary, depending on your operating system.
Windows
1. Open a command prompt window.
Click Start and Run.
Type cmd or command, and click OK.
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