Three Simple Steps to Secure Your Wireless Router

 

Almost everyone has at least one wireless router today. A wireless router was typically only available if you had an older laptop with a wireless card. Even those who don't have a laptop computer are now able to use wireless routers at home. You can purchase a wireless router for your computer and a USB wireless transmitter to allow it to communicate with the router. It is imperative to learn how to secure your wireless router due to their overwhelming popularity and the possibility of being victim to identity theft or bandwidth theft.

A router is a device that transmits data packets from your local network into your Internet Service Provider (ISP). This acts as a gateway between your home and anywhere on the internet. Wireless routers can be set up in minutes and are easy to use. Unfortunately, security is not given enough attention during initial setup. These three steps will help you protect yourself and your data singapore wifi Rental.

First, make sure you have a strong password. A strong password should be at least 8 characters long and include a mix of numbers, letters, and special characters. This will protect the router from unauthorized access.

Also, ensure that the admin panel is not accessible via the network. This will make any changes to your device's setup, such as a password change, only possible on the computer connected to it. To put it another way, you must be seated in front of the device if you wish to make any changes.

Last but not least, I recommend that you disable the SSID broadcast. This means that if you don’t know the name of your wireless network, even if the password is known, you won’t be able to access it. When someone scans your network for possible hacking or access, it won't be shown. No name, no access. This is why you should choose a network name that is unique to your company and not the default. You may have heard of a popular internet search company that chose to map all wireless networks in order to take photos for their Street View feature. This would have protected your privacy.

These three steps will help prevent most unwanted access to your wireless network. Keep in mind to update your router's firmware as needed. A check-for-update button can be found in your router's control panel.