Crucial Security Settings to Implement on Your Router

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It's important to make a few security changes to your router, so that you can better protect yourself from attacks.

Crucial Changes to Implement:

1. The router administrator password and username should be changed from their default settings.
2. The name of your wireless network (SSID) should be altered from: Actiontec, Linksys, etc.
3. Change the wireless security mode to WPA2 and utilize a long password.

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"Your router is the first line of defense against hackers trying to access all the internet-connected devices in your home. Sadly, many of the top Wi-Fi routers are easy to hack. You should be concerned—and also make sure your router is set up properly."  -Melanie Pinola

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