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Privacy & Security30 minmedium

Lock Down Your Home Network

The router the cable company handed you is very likely still using the password printed on its side.

Worth +8 to Privacy

0 / 5 steps

The steps

  1. Step 1

    Log into your router and change the admin password

  2. Step 2

    Set the Wi-Fi to WPA3, or WPA2 if that is the best it offers

  3. Step 3

    Rename the network to something that is not your family name or address

  4. Step 4

    Set up a guest network and put visitors and smart devices on it

  5. Step 5

    Check for a firmware update while you are in there