13 Easy Ways to Improve Home Network Security

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Home network security is important. Here are 13 easy ways you can improve yours, including changing your SSID, setting up a guest network, and using MAC address filtering.
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Contents of this video:
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Change your router's username and password
1:04 - Change your SSID
1:45 - Turn off WPS
2:11 - Ensure your router's firewall is turned on
2:39 - Stop broadcasting your SSID
3:18 - Change your network password
3:43 - Use WPA2
4:10 - Update your router's firmware
4:32 - Use a different DNS
5:08 - Use MAC address filtering
5:37 - Schedule your Wi-Fi
6:07 - Disable remote management and other unwanted features
6:31 - Use a guest network
7:30 - Wrap up
About Chris:
Chris is an IT professional that setup HomeNetworkGeek.com and this KZfaq Channel to share his knowledge on home networking. To learn more about him, visit: homenetworkgeek.com/about/

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@moggridge1 3 жыл бұрын

Good, straightforward advice. Thank you. I went straight to my router and implemented several of the recommendations.

@bigmane2342 3 жыл бұрын

thanks brother just what i was looking for

@4848613 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this!

@chatsifieds 2 жыл бұрын

great and thank you from Your IT and Tech Mates.

@suepalmer4726 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you very much.

@dazkgoodwin 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant new channel Chris (just discovered you). By the way, if UA ain't sponsoring your channel they should, great gear :-)

@homenetworkgeek192 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daz! Haha I wish 90% of my clothes are UA.

@curiosity2314 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas!

@homenetworkgeek192 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@curiosity2314 3 жыл бұрын

@@homenetworkgeek192 Yes I did and they make sense. Spent 11 years with hp in total, had to leave recently due to health but those concerns are now gone. I was heavy on the laptop, desktop, server and large format printer side. I'm no expert on networks but I could always work with those in the know to get a non working system to talk again. Spent time in the ATM field also which has it's own unique set of networking issues although in the last couple of years it has come more up to date with the real world. I have been working with computers since 1989 or prior and did run a multi-node BBS for 7 years back in the day. I have been using non-managed switches in the past and recently purchased a Tp-Link T1600G-28TS and looking to put on the bench to start playing with features before putting it into service for my home. I realize this is not your normal "Home" type switch but you have to start somewhere to learn more about networking. Could be you know this switch and can put out pointers? I think people will look to your channel in the future for low and higher networking knowledge. I have watched a number of your videos and they are very well laid out and if you continue; you will go a long way on KZfaq. Whatever you do don't get discouraged keep the content coming and you will go places. You have the right attitude that is for certain. Keep up the great work...

@samuelmatongo6749 2 жыл бұрын

now that is what i want to hear

@eddie01962 3 жыл бұрын

Great info as always. How do you find Plusnet as a ISP it saw your home network setup .

@homenetworkgeek192 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Earl. I've always found them to be very good - no issues whatsoever.

@danger_pig 2 жыл бұрын

is there any notable security advantage from a network segmentation perspective in using your desktop over your home wifi network versus ethernet?

@Bigyin1963 2 жыл бұрын

hi, I'm looking at my online security and it needs updated what do you think of VPN routers

@Rekke_yt Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank you.

@tvbox6955 3 жыл бұрын

My rooter rules!

@JuiceManTech 2 жыл бұрын

Will changing the DNS on the router slow down the internet speeds? and what do you think about using Quad9 DNS?

@Charm.1 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Home network Geek can you help my ??? i can not log on on my cisco SR224G can not find the ipadress the switch not on router or ip scanner how can i log on the switch then !! on internet not much information about cisco SR224G

@samc1176 3 жыл бұрын

3:10 *_"as a result you have to manually type the network name very time you want to connect a device"_* You have to be more specific, to avoid confusion among beginners. Most devices will remember the hidden SSD they were previously connected to and will automatically reconnect.

@samc1176 3 жыл бұрын

You completely ignore the fact that people could invade the local network via the internet. Wifi is major risk, but so is your (ISP) modem which is connected to the WAN, you completely ignore this. This a big minus of your video.

@adamj1264 3 жыл бұрын

How do i access my router settings?

@Onii-chans-neko 3 жыл бұрын

Go to your webbrowser and type it's admin panel address, such as "192.168.1.1" or "192.168.1.2", and it should bring you to the page where you login, it'll be a default like "admin" "admin" on some routers, or it would be on the back of your router on the sticker. make sure your not on a VPN when trying to access the panel, as your Network needs to "see" your computer.

@adamj1264 2 жыл бұрын

@@Onii-chans-neko thx neko ik this is like half a year later srry dude. appreciates