Wireless Router Security    by Adouza

in Computers / Networks    (submitted 2012-02-03)

Wireless Router Security and Safety
Introduction
There are few things you need to consider while choosing routers, regardless of new high end features, all the routers are designed to provide wireless connectivity to other gadgets, so we should consider the safety and among the users who share the same network. Major wireless router manufacturer's like Belkin , Net gear and Dlink release different models every year. A modern router not only supports regular wireless setup, you can share the data using share drives. Also connect usb drives. Few routers are made only for gaming devices such as Xbox and Nintendo to provide high bandwidth.
Analysis
As talked about earlier wireless security techniques allows any network expert to break the router firewall and utilize the network anonymously, this technology needs to be modernize choosing from various verities of router doesn't help the skilled hackers. It's easy for any hacker to feed information and transfer to his network.
Username and Password

Most of the people do not change their routers default username and password. Some router configuration allows users to setup their own network name and password. Its manufacturer interface that allows end user to set up their router in a correct manner for the first time.
Solution: Consider the below security measures
You can access router configuration page by typing any of this address in your web browser
• http://192.168.1.1
• http://192.168.0.1
• http://192.168.2.1

It will prompt you to enter user name and password

• • Usernames: admin, root, or leave blank
• • Passwords: admin or leave blank
• Once you login see if you can change below mentioned settings

Always limit access by MAC addresses of the computer: So that you can Limit the number of IP addresses accessing your router

Don't forget to use fire wall on router

Don't forget to Change the default administrator password

Enable WPA/ WEP security password: WEP is the oldest security option and it has been shown to be very weak. WPA, WPA2 and WEP are the major types.
Use at least 14 characters of password
Back up sometimes it can be used in somewhat less secure "pre-shared key"
Conclusion: Do not turn off SSID Broadcasting

The router setting
Change your network name to anything of your choice
Wi-Fi Protected Access: WPA is designed for use with an 802.1X authentication server:

For instructions on how to troubleshoot router follow the links below

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I also recommend you to check Belkin router setup 192.168.2.1, Please check out Belkin Wireless router Default Password