Network security is important as most of our jobs are done online. We have all our important data online. If the home network is not secure then our data is at risk. How to ensure network security? This post will help you learn a few tips and tricks that will add a layer of security to your home network. We are taking Netgear router as reference, so keep router login details handy with you. Let us tell you the same tips can be used even if you own any other router.
Tips to Enhance Netgear Router WiFi Security
1.Update WiFi Password
WiFi password is the password that you use to connect to your Netgear router’s WiFi network. If you have used a simple and easy to guess password, then anyone in the vicinity can hack and use you internet connection. We suggest you update your Netgear router’s WiFi password once in three months.
While you are updating the WiFi password of your Netgear router, see to it that you are not assigning an easy password like your birthday, or anniversary date. Also avoid using names or pet names as password.
2.Modify Admin Password
Admin password is different from the WiFi password. This password is used to log in to your router. Whether you are logging in to the Nighthawk app or web interface, you input the admin password on the login window via 192.168.1.1. There is a default value assigned to it when you purchase the router. You are recommended to update the admin password during the setup process.
In case you haven’t updated, then do it now. The reason is that this password can be used by anyone on your router’s network to log in. To avoid vulnerabilities, update the password and change its value on a regular basis.
3.Keep the Firmware Updated
The firmware on the Netgear router should be timely updated to enhance WiFi security. Firmware is software installed in the router. This software must be updated regularly. Netgear releases updates for your router from time to time. You should check for updates and get them installed as soon as an update is ready. New updates bring new features and more security. This also fixes bugs and enhance the performance.
Log in to the router and update it right away if an update is pending. Firmware updates also help you fix many router related issues like poor performance, Netgear router not working etc.
4.Enable Guest Network
Guest network is a separate network you create on the Netgear router. This is different from the main network. You enable Guest Network on your Netgear router and create different SSID and password. Whenever a guest asks you your WiFi password to use, you do not have to share the main network’s details. Give the guest network password to use. That means you are securing your network and are not sharing its WiFi credentials with anyone.
Wrap Up
So, these are some tips that you should use to enhance the network security using your Netgear WiFi router. You can also enable Parental Controls on your Netgear router. This will help you keep a check at your kids’ online activity. You can block malicious content thereby improving network security. Log in to your router and make all the desired changes that we have suggested in this post and have a secure network.
With the hope of providing you with sufficient and useful information, we wrap up our post on how to enhance WiFi security of your Netgear WiFi router.
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