How do I Secure my Wireless Network on a Mac?

Change your Wi-Fi Network's Name, Password, and Security ...

Open the AirPort Utility app on your Mac, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.
In the graphical overview, select the base station you want to configure, then click Edit.
Click Wireless.
Click the Wireless Security popup menu, then choose a security method.

How do I Check my Network Security on a Mac?

Click Open Network Preferences. Click WiFi or Airport in the list of network connections . Make sure that the correct Network Name is listed and then click Advanced. Under WiFi or Airport, make a note of the Network Name and Security type on the list of Preferred Network.

How can I Make my Wireless Network more Secure?

Change default passwords.
Restrict access.
Encrypt the data on your network.
Protect your Service Set Identifier SSID.
Install a firewall.
Maintain antivirus software.
Use file sharing with caution.
Keep your access point software patched and up to date.

How do I Make my Mac Unsecured Network Secure?

Open System Preferences on your Mac. Choose Security & Privacy and then tap the Firewall tab. If the firewall is off, you should tap the padlock item, enter your password and switch it back on.

How do I Secure my Wi-Fi on my Macbook?

Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy.
Click the lock in the corner of the window, then enter your administrator password.
In the Privacy tab, select Location Services, then select Enable Location Services.

How do I Make my Wi-Fi have a Password?

Open your browser to the configuration page of your router: ...
Enter your router's username and password details: ...
Open the Wireless section: ...
Change the password: ...
Set your security type: ...
Save your settings:

How do I Connect to a Password Protected Wi-Fi Mac?

Step 1: Launch Keychain. First, open the Keychain app.
Step 2: Go to Passwords. Click on System, and then click on Passwords under Categories.
Step 3: Click Show Password.
Step 4: Authenticate. You'll be prompted for authentication.
Step 5: View and Show Password.

How to Secure Wi-Fi on Mac

Create a strong WPA password. WPA stands for Wi-Fi protected access.
Get a VPN app. VPN will soon become as ubiquitous as Google or other staples of internet use.
Refrain from opening http links.
After using a network, make your Mac forget it.