What are the seven most critical router security settings?

What is WPS and when is it okay to use?

What is a brute force password attack?

Which unexpected setting helps against this attack?

Default passwords and settings make a hacker's job easy.

It's time to take just a few minutes and strengthen your router's security.

If you don't know how to access your router, please listen to Episode 54

Adjust these settings:

1 - use a strong, unique router admin password of at least 14 characters

2 - disable remote administration if you can or use a random username and strong, unique password for the cloud account

3 - enable automatic firmware updates

4 - use a strong, unique wifi password of at least 16 characters

5 - use a unique wifi name with no brand or personal information in it

6 - disable WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

7 - disable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

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