How to improve router security in 10 minutes

Engadget says changing network names and passwords and adding a guest network can help make a router more secure.

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Engadget says most routers are solid out of the box, but a few settings can improve their security. Its 10-minute guide points to changing network names and passwords and adding a guest network.

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@engadgetMost internet routers are solid out of the box, but that doesn't mean they can't be made more secure. Often, all you need to do is tweak a few settings. https://www.engadget.com/2267401/how-to-improve-router-security-10-minutes/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox-Engadget&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=179052218220d

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EN Engadget@engadget 8:18 AM · Sep 27, 2026
Most internet routers are solid out of the box, but that doesn't mean they can't be made more secure. Often, all you need to do is tweak a few settings.
EngadgetHow to improve your router's security in 10 minutes - EngadgetRouter security is pretty good these days, but that doesn't mean they're infallible. Changing network names, passwords and adding guest networks can all help.

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EN Engadget@engadget 8:18 AM · Sep 27, 2026
Most internet routers are solid out of the box, but that doesn't mean they can't be made more secure. Often, all you need to do is tweak a few settings.
EngadgetHow to improve your router's security in 10 minutes - EngadgetRouter security is pretty good these days, but that doesn't mean they're infallible. Changing network names, passwords and adding guest networks can all help.

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@engadgetMost internet routers are solid out of the box, but that doesn't mean they can't be made more secure. Often, all you need to do is tweak a few settings. https://www.engadget.com/2267401/how-to-improve-router-security-10-minutes/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox-Engadget&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=179052218220d