How to Set Up a Secure Home Wi-Fi Network
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An unsecured home Wi-Fi network is an open door for neighbours to use your bandwidth and, worse, for criminals to intercept your data. Here's how to lock it down properly.
Your home Wi-Fi network connects every device you own — your laptops, phones, tablets, smart TVs, and security cameras. If it's not secured properly, an attacker within range can intercept traffic, access shared files, and potentially compromise your banking or email. Here's how to secure it properly. Access Your Router's Admin Interface All settings changes happen through your router's admin interface, accessed via a web browser. The address is usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 — check the label on the back of your router. The default login is usually "admin/admin" or "admin/password" — also printed on the router. Step 1: Change the Admin Password The router admin password is different from your Wi-Fi password. If someone connects to your network (or accesses the admin page), the default
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