If you've thought about working from home, especially with an internet-based business, you'll want to make online security one of your biggest priorities.

Having a secure wireless network is no longer an option -- it's a necessity! With identity theft on the rise, it's more important than ever to make sure your private data and financial information is safe and secure. You don't need to spend any money to make this happen, just follow the 12 tips below.

1. Set up the wireless access/router point through a client that is hard-wired.
2. Be sure to change the factory setting password to something that would be impossible or very hard for anyone else to guess. (Don't use "admin.")
3. Use a 128-bit Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) encryption on your access point as well as your network card. Occasionally change the WEP key entries. Your hardware may not support a minimal of 128 bit WEP encryption. If it doesn't, it could be time to get rid of it and get an upgrade. WEP is the least minimal security precaution that's available. You'll want more, but it's better than nothing.
4. Change the factory setting SSID on the access/router point into a confusing, hard-to-guess string. Make this configured SSID a default connection by your computer.
5. If the setting is available, make the access point not broadcast the SSID.
6. Block out internet requests and pings that are anonymous.
7. Disable P2P Connections.
8. MAC filtering should be Enabled.
9. Turn on firewall on the network/access point while the zone function is demilitarized. Turn on client firewalls for every computer that is on the network.
10. When updates for the router and access point firmware become available, use them.
11. Hide the router itself to prevent anyone from altering the settings.
12. Place the router in the middle of the building and away from windows to keep those outdoors from accessing the signal.

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