Family FAQ

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How do I prevent neighbors from getting onto my wireless Internet network and surfing the Web on my dime?

The Online Family answers:

Your wireless Internet access is made possible through a Wi-Fi router, such as an Apple AirPort. Your router allows you to set a password that is required to access your wireless Internet access. On a Mac, go to your AirPort Admin Utility to set the password. On a PC, you can likely set your wireless router password through Microsoft Internet Explorer, as described in your router's instruction manual.

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