Ferrari Mailing List: Re: OT -- quality of HDMI cable Vs Wireless?

[George (ygpz4re]

> <snip> The problem with most wifi devices is they don't have robust security. If you are like Stephen and I and live in the country it's not such a big issue. If you have close neighbors... Ya pays your money, ya takes your chances. Wifi is just so easy to hack. I could go on for days how to configure wifi security and the really bright boys can still get into your network in less than a minute. 
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> Rick

Rick,

I know why *I* want secure wifi, but I wonder if you would expand on your reasoning for its importance.  Mainly, I'm wondering if there's reasoning I haven't taken into account.

FWIW - we just got a new wifi router - Apple Airport Time Capsule (3TB).  Chose it for both the backup storage and the 802.11ac wifi.  Before, w/ an "n" (I believe) wifi router (provided by Comcast, our POS ISP), our iPads could barely keep connected, when only about 30' away (granted, this 30' would be in a straight line from upstairs to router location downstairs - but still!).  W/ the 11ac router, we can go anywhere in the house and maintain a strong signal.  Besides a strong wifi password, are there other steps I can take to strengthen the security?  Note that, while online banking is part of my regular routine, I do not keep the computer powered on when not in use, nor do I store any other financial  info on it.  Also, I do *NOT* use iPads or phones for anything financial...  Now, the wife on the other hand.....

Thanks!

George P.