Cybersecurity · Networks
Secure home Wi-Fi
Protect the router, wireless password and connected devices.
7 min read · General educational guidance
- Change the router’s administrator password and install current firmware.
- Use WPA2-AES or WPA3 with a strong unique Wi-Fi password; disable obsolete WEP.
- Place visitors and untrusted smart devices on a guest network when available.
Practical example
Open the router’s official local administration page, install current firmware, replace the default administrator password, use WPA2-AES or WPA3, and move guest and smart-home devices to a guest network.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Changing the Wi-Fi password but leaving the router administrator password at its default.
- Using obsolete WEP security or exposing remote administration to the internet.
- Downloading router firmware from search-result advertisements or unofficial sites.
Trusted sources and next reading
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