The simple router security setting most people don't change – but should

Keeping up with the security settings on your router can seem like a daunting process, but there's one setting in particular ...

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

The FBI and NSA warn that Russian hackers are exploiting vulnerable routers, but there are ways you can take to protect yourself.
USA Today

WiFi how and why: Setting up a new router securely

Unpacking, plugging in and configuring a new WiFi router is usually not among most people’s holiday highlights. But if a new wireless hub should be among the presents you take out of a box, spending a ...
CNET

Home networking explained, part 5: Setting up a home router

Editors' note: This article was first published on March 26, 2013 and updated on July 1, 2016 with up-to-date information. It might seem like a daunting task to set up a new home router. But it ...
TechRepublic

Setting passwords on a Cisco router

Network security relies heavily on passwords. Cisco routers use passwords to ensure that only "trusted" users can perform certain services. In this Daily Drill Down, Todd Lammle takes you on a journey ...
The Sun

People are just realizing switching off Wi-Fi router setting instantly boosts security and avoids ‘brute force attack’

A COMMON Wi-Fi router setting could be risking your security at home and some experts recommend turning it off. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a setting that lets you add devices to a secure network ...
Ars Technica

Setting up router, missing something (probably simple)

I'm finally getting around to setting up a Cisco router from scratch at my home. It is an 1841 with two NICs. One is connected to the four port switch on the Comcast modem (first "modem" I've had with ...