"Securing Your Home Router"

Here are essential practices for securing home routers:

Initial setup:

Change default admin credentials immediately

Disable remote administration

Update firmware to latest version

Use WPA3 encryption if available, or WPA2-AES at minimum

Create strong network password (20+ random characters)

Change default SSID to generic name

Disable WPS and guest networks unless needed

Access controls:

Enable MAC address filtering

Use static IP addresses for trusted devices

Disable SSID broadcast if feasible

Set client isolation to prevent device-to-device communication

Limit number of allowed connections

Regular audit of connected devices

Network configuration:

Change default IP range

Enable firewall

Block incoming ping requests

Disable UPnP unless specifically needed

Use custom DNS servers (not ISP defaults)

Enable logging for security monitoring

Segment IoT devices onto separate network

Maintenance:

Monthly security audits

Regular password updates

Check for firmware updates

Monitor logs for suspicious activity

Test security with authorized scanning tools

Document all configuration changes