What steps can I take to secure my home Wi-Fi network from intrusions or data theft?
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What steps can I take to secure my home Wi-Fi network from intrusions or data theft?
1. Change the default username and password of your Wi-Fi router to a strong, unique combination.
2. Enable WPA2 or WPA3 encryption on your Wi-Fi network for secure communication.
3. Use a strong Wi-Fi password that includes a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters.
4. Disable remote management access to your router to prevent unauthorized access.
5. Enable a firewall on your network to monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic.
6. Update your router’s firmware regularly to patch any security vulnerabilities.
7. Hide your Wi-Fi network’s SSID to prevent it from being visible to unauthorized devices.
8. Enable MAC address filtering to only allow specific devices to connect to your network.
9. Regularly check the connected devices to identify and block any unauthorized ones.
10. Consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for additional encryption and security when accessing the internet from your home network.