Secure your home router
Change the router administrator password, install firmware updates, and use WPA2-AES or WPA3 when supported. Disable remote administration unless you need it.
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Home security
A safer connected home.
Practical protection for your family, Wi-Fi, and connected devices.
Your starting plan
Separate smart-home devices
Use a guest or isolated network for connected cameras, televisions, and other smart devices when your router supports it. Replace devices that no longer receive security fixes.
Plan a family backup routine
Keep a separate backup of important files and test that you can restore them. Agree on how your family will verify urgent or unusual messages.
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