{"id":15641,"date":"2025-02-28T09:03:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T17:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/?page_id=15641"},"modified":"2026-01-19T20:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T04:45:25","slug":"secure-your-router","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/network\/security\/secure-your-router\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Router More Secure"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"table-of-content bg-gray 15641\">\n        <p><strong>IN THIS ARTICLE<\/strong><\/p>\n        <ul>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic1\">Why Router Security Matters?<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic2\">Essential Tips to Secure Your Router<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic3\">Advanced Tips for Better Security<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic4\">Why NETGEAR Stands Out for Security<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic5\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic6\">Conclusion: Take Control of Your Router\u2019s Security<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic1\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Why Router Security Matters?<\/h2>\n                <p>Routers have come a long way, but so have hackers. The latest WiFi 7 routers now feature WPA3 encryption, automatic firmware updates, and built-in security to help safeguard your home network. If you&#8217;re still using an older router\u2014or worse, an ISP-issued one\u2014it might be time to take control.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; padding-bottom: 8px;\">Reasons to upgrade to a more secure and better performing NETGEAR router include:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Helps protects sensitive data, like banking credentials and personal details<\/li>\n<li>Safeguards against unauthorized access to your network, including IoT devices<\/li>\n<li>Reduces risks of cyberattacks, including malware, phishing, and ransomware<\/li>\n<li>Manufacture commitment to to CISA Secure by Design Pledge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"explore-btn-area\"><a class=\"explore-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/network\/cisa-pledge\/\">LEARN ABOUT CISA<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic2\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Essential Tips to Secure Your Router<\/h2>\n                <p>Router manufacturers understand the danger of online security vulnerabilities. Here are six actionable tips that will help make any wireless network more secure.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 8px;\">1. Improve Your Passwords<\/h3>\n<p>Many wireless routers have default login credentials such as the WiFi password &#8220;admin&#8221; to help consumers get their system up and running hassle-free. However, hackers can easily infiltrate unsecured systems and tamper with the router\u2019s settings.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; padding-bottom: 8px;\">Keep hackers out by:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Using strong, unique passwords of at least 12 characters, with numbers, symbols, and a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters.<\/li>\n<li>Improving WiFi security by avoiding default passwords provided by manufacturers.<\/li>\n<li>Changing passwords every 3\u20136 months or after detecting suspicious activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 8px;\">2. Enable Advanced Security Features<\/h3>\n<p>When choosing a new router or WiFi mesh system, look for one that is capable of using the latest WPA 3 encryption (Such as with <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/discover\/wifi7\/\">NETGEAR\u2019s WiFi 7 devices<\/a>. Once set up, turn on router firewalls and enable automatic firmware updates to keep your router and sensitive information secure from emerging threats. NETGEAR routers include optional NETGEAR Armor powered by Bitdefender for real-time threat detection, VPN, Adblock, anti-tracking, and identity protection.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 8px;\">3. Use a Guest Network<\/h3>\n<p>Consider using a <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/network\/security\/guest-wifi\/\">guest network for better security<\/a>. WiFi 7 routers offer upgraded security protocols compared to earlier dual-band WiFi 5 and WiFi 6 routers. NETGEAR\u2019s WiFi 7 routers can establish a home network, guest network, and IoT smart home device network with up to 200 connected devices. It\u2019s also a good idea to set up a guest WiFi network for visitors to prevent them from accessing your main network.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 8px;\">4. Monitor Connected Devices<\/h3>\n<p>NETGEAR routers and mesh systems are easy to set up and monitor using the Nighthawk App and Orbi App. These apps allow you to run speed tests, ping, and monitor network devices on a local device or via remote access.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; padding-bottom: 8px;\">Monitoring Tips:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Regularly check your router\u2019s connected device list<\/li>\n<li>Use the Nighthawk app or Orbi App to remove unauthorized devices and monitor for unusual activity.<\/li>\n<li>Consider enable MAC address filtering to allow only approved devices to connect to your network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 8px;\">5. Update Router Firmware<\/h3>\n<p>New router security protocols are undoubtedly superior to older ones. However, despite the improvements, an unsecured router still represents a prime target for malicious attacks. It\u2019s suggested to regularly update your firmware to patch security vulnerabilities. Many NETGEAR routers offer automatic security patches and new firmware updates for added convenience &amp; security.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 8px;\">6. Use a VPN<\/h3>\n<p>Protect your home internet connection and devices by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). This helps by encrypting your data and hiding your home router IP address. Additional VPN benefits include safely accessing content from other countries and obscuring your personal data to ads-tracking.<br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/network\/security\/what-is-a-vpn\/\">What is VPN and how does it work?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14149\" style=\"border-radius: 20px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Armor_Plus_inline-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Armor_Plus_inline-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Armor_Plus_inline-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Armor_Plus_inline-768x321.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Armor_Plus_inline.jpg 1059w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic3\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Advanced Tips for Better Security<\/h2>\n                <p>Consider enabling <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/services\/armor\/\">NETGEAR Armor Security add-on<\/a> for your router. Armor offers robust advanced security features like real-time malware and phishing detection, VPN for secure and private browsing, Adblock, and anti-tracking tools.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; padding-bottom: 8px;\">Additional router security tips and best practices for home network router security include:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Enable parental controls<\/li>\n<li>Disable unused features like WiFi Protected Setup (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/network\/what-is-wps-button-router\/\">WPS<\/a>) and remote management<\/li>\n<li>Enable two-factor authentication to improve login security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic4\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Why NETGEAR Stands Out for Security<\/h2>\n                <p>Knowing how to protect your router from hackers and other malicious intruders is important. NETGEAR has been a security leader in the WiFi industry since the 1990s, when wireless routers were first introduced for consumers. The tradition continues and NETGEAR remains the trusted name for industry-leading router security protocols and features.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 8px;\">Privacy Commitment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>NETGEAR doesn\u2019t sell user data to advertisers \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/policy.netgear.com\/privacy\/privacy.html#:~:text=This%20policy%20describes%20how%20NETGEAR%2C%20Inc.%20and%20its,of%20those%20products%20include%20our%20routers%20and%20gateways.\">NETGEAR Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hardware designed with security in mind, developed in the USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 8px;\">Trusted Brand Integrity<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>NETGEAR is recognized by Newsweek as one of the world\u2019s most trustworthy companies<\/li>\n<li>Trusted by millions of households and businesses globally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 8px;\">User-Friendly Security Management<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Nighthawk app and Orbi app allow users to easily monitor connected devices, set up guest networks, and receive real-time security alerts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 10px;\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Cable Internet users can further improve their security by using a compatible NETGEAR Cable modem along with a secure router instead of using your ISP\u2019s combo gateway device. Most US-based Cable ISP\u2019s allow you to BYO-Modem such as the <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/modems\/cm3000\/\">Nighthawk CM3000<\/a> Mid\/high-Split Multi-Gig 2.5Gbps Cable Modem. This can improve ISP performance and ensure you have end-to-end security and get the most out of your new NETGEAR <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/nighthawk\/\">Nighthawk Router<\/a> or <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/orbi\/\">Orbi Whole-Home Mesh System.<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic5\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"toggle-area 123\">\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>How often should I update my router password?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p>It\u2019s best to update your password every 3\u20136 months or immediately if you notice suspicious activity.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>What is NETGEAR Armor, and how does it help?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p>NETGEAR Armor provides advanced cybersecurity features, including malware detection, VPN, identity protection, and anti-tracking tools for all devices on your network.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>Should I enable WPA3 on my router?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p>Yes, WPA3 encryption offers stronger protection against unauthorized access and brute-force attacks compared to older standards like WPA2.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>How does a guest network enhance security?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p>A guest network isolates visitors\u2019 or IOT devices from your primary network, reducing security risks and protecting sensitive data.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>How does NETGEAR ensure my privacy?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p>NETGEAR prioritizes your home WiFi network privacy by not selling user data and by adhering to strict global security standards.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic6\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Conclusion: Take Control of Your Router\u2019s Security<\/h2>\n                <p>Securing your router is critical for protecting sensitive data and devices from cyber threats. Implementing tips like updating passwords, enabling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/network\/security\/wpa3-encryption-secure-wifi\/\">WPA3 encryption<\/a>, and using guest networks can make your network significantly more secure. NETGEAR routers offer built-in advanced security features like NETGEAR Armor, automatic firmware updates, and privacy-first policies, making them the best choice for protecting your home network. Make your WiFi network more secure with NETGEAR.<\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-btn-area\"><a class=\"explore-btn\" href=\"\">Learn about Armor Router Security<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":104,"featured_media":15980,"parent":15275,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/blog-wifi.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":"","_tec_slr_enabled":"","_tec_slr_layout":""},"class_list":["post-15641","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Secure Your Router &amp; Protect Your Network | Essential Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Boost your router security with expert tips! 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