Keep your home WiFi safe with these simple and useful tips
Live MintHaving a WiFi network at home makes it easier to sync laptops, mobile phones with other smart home gadgets like Amazon Alexa. Never use the default name & password of your home network {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} This is the easiest way to keep your network protected.You can alter the name of your network by following the given steps: - Open Windows Command Prompt - Type in “ipconfig" {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} - Locate your IP Address - Type your IP Address into your browser's address box - Enter your router’s login credentials {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} - Open WiFi settings - Change SSID and password 2. Create a guest WiFi network An exception to the rule above, in case you can not avoid giving access to your home WiFi, create a guest WiFi network. Switch off WiFi when you are not at home Disabling your router when you leave home ensures that your WiFi network is safe in your absence, thus giving you a peace of mind.
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