Wi-Fi has, undeniably, become a crucial part of everyone’s life. However, due to easy access that hackers now have, alongside knowledge and advanced technology, securing your Wi-Fi has also become an important factor in setting up a wireless network in your home or workplace. However, there is no need to worry, as here are the top five things you can do to secure your Wi-Fi connection!

1.Change Your Wireless Network’s Default Name and Password (SSID)

The first thing every person should do when setting up a Wi-Fi connection is to change the network’s default name and password. This is also known as SSID (Service Set Identifier). Changing the default name of your Wi-Fi is important, as any malicious attackers will then find it difficult to figure out what kind of router you have. Using the website routerpasswords.com, default information is easily available for attackers. Do not use your name as your Wi-Fi name as that can give your identity away, just change it to something different.

2.Secure Your Wi-Fi Further By Encrypting Your Network

The three main encryption languages that wireless networks come in are WEP, WPA, and WPA2. They all have different methods of encrypting a Wi-Fi network. These encryptions are all part of security protocols and are used standardly in the industry, so it is wise to use them to encrypt your wireless connection.

3.Change the Default Network Administrator Login Credentials

Again, through the router passwords sites, hackers can easily get into your wireless network. Every time you reset your router, you will have to change the default username and password. It is very simple, and you can also ask your network provider for help if needed.

4.Turn on the Guest Network Access Feature

• In case you have regular visitors at your home but are not comfortable with giving them the Wi-Fi password in case they access all of your network resources, turn on the Guest Network Access feature on your router. You can turn the feature off and on at will, while still having access to the wireless connection yourself. It is also perfect for those who have a time limit set on kids for accessing the Internet at night!

5.Set up A Firewall

• One of the easiest ways to secure your Wi-Fi is by setting up or turning on your router’s built-in firewall. Many people are unaware that most routers have a powerful firewall located in them that just needs to be activated. The way you can check if you have access to this facility is by logging into your network’s administrative console, and searching for a configuration page titled as “Firewall,” or “Security.” You can then enable, save and apply this feature to get the firewall working for your network and voila! This feature can also give you control to allow or deny incoming and outgoing traffic on your network.