Install your router, switch it on, jump on the internet, and you\u2019re away\u2026 You don\u2019t need to worry about it any more right?<\/p>\n
As long as you can quickly access the internet on your smartphone, tablet or laptop, most people don\u2019t see a reason to play around with their Wifi router. It\u2019s doing it\u2019s job, and everyone is happy.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s true, but unfortunately we live in a highly digital world where malicious individuals are regularly trying to get personal data from Wifi networks. So, to avoid any security breaches on your home Wifi network, it\u2019s important to lock it up for safe keeping. Here are a few tips on how.<\/p>\n
Routers come with default names and passwords.<\/p>\n
The most common passwords include numerical combinations such as \u201c0000\u201d<\/em> or \u201c1234.\u201d<\/em> These passwords are easy to crack and can compromise the security of your network. So change them as well as the username of the router. Use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols to make a more secure password.<\/p>\n While the service set identifier (SSID) helps people identify your network, using the name that came with the router can promote unauthorised access. Not to mention, it makes it easier for other people to know the type of router that you are using.<\/p>\n Try to give your router a more personalised identity. This way, you will keep hackers at bay and boot off those who have had previous access. You can even choose not to broadcast the SSID once you make the changes to prevent anyone from seeing it.<\/p>\n