10 Simple steps to secure your Wi-Fi Network.
Step 1: Change the Default Password of Modem / Router
After opening modem page click on management -access control – password. Select username,confirm old password and put new desiredpassword.
Change the default password
Each router has a default username and password, and you should always change these themoment you start configuring the router. If the router's password is either unchanged common or weak, a hacker might be able to reconfigure the router and wipe out all your other security measures,making them useless. You should try to use a good mix of numbers and characters to be on thesafe side.
Tips in setting a new password
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Always use combinations of letters (upper and lower case), numbers, and symbols inyour passwords.
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Avoid using common words, which are known to friends and neighbors.
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Change your passwords frequently.
Step 2: Change Default Modem/ Router IP address
Click on Advance Setup - LAN and putIP accordingly all other value changesautomatically.
Change the default IP address
Most routers have a common IP (Internet Protocol) address, which is set to 192.168.1.1, whichis known by most of the hackers. You should change you IP address to a random, uncommonIP address. You'll need to stay within the series, such as 192.168.xxx.xxx, but the last valuecan be changed to anything you like.
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