How to secure a Wireless Router

Today, people love to have wireless technology. The wired things are treated as outdated and wireless technology is the coolest things. Similar is the case with the Internet connection. The 21st century generation prefers to have a wireless router so that they do not have to entangle their lives amidst so many cables. However, it is very important to secure your wireless router, as it may be a bit more risky than the wired one.

When you buy a new wireless router, it is not secure for usage. The default configuration of this router is risky and can be known by many unwanted users in your locality. So, first of all, you need to change this configuration to make it secure for your usage. Afterwards, you should change the Admin password, which is left generally blank by the manufacturers. You also need to change the SSID, which is the Network Name. The default one is easy to break for a hacker.

You also need to turn off the SSID broadcasting from your wireless router, so that nobody else can use your connection. You should enable the encryption as well, which is switched off in the default settings. The latest encryption method is WPA2. Another thing to keep in mind is the use of the Mac Address Control. All hardware has a Mac Address and your PC adaptor too has one. Now, until and unless you add this address to the router’s access control list, your wireless router will not allow the Internet connection.

For a safe usage of the wireless router, you should update the firmware of the router. You can download the latest firmware from the manufacturer’s website and install it in your router. This fixes up all kinds of bugs and finds out any kind of security flaws with the router. Last step to secure your wireless connection is to back up all the router settings. This ensures that even you set the default settings then also your configuration can be restored easily.