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DISABLE WPS
WPS is a feature designed to make it easy to connect new devices
(including Wi-Fi extenders) to your network. But it can be exploited by
hackers. Log into your router’s configuration utility and find the setting to disable
WPS. Only switch it on temporarily when you want to use it to connect a
new device.
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CHANGE YOUR WI-FI PASSWORD
If you’ve never changed your Wi-Fi password, now is the time to
do so. Make sure it’s based on WPA2 encryption and choose a
lengthy password that can’t be guessed – maybe use your password
manager to generate one randomly. Note it down – you’ll need it to reconnect
your wireless devices to the network.
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SHARE PASSWORDS SECURELY
If you don’t want to share your guest network’s password by email in case
it falls into the wrong hands, you could type it on your guest’s device on
their behalf. Alternatively, use AirDrop’s direct, encrypted connection between Apple
devices. Sharing passwords is even easier with iOS 11 or later – see the next tip!
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SCHEDULE REGULAR SCANS
Use your router’s configuration tool to periodically scan your network
for connected devices – look for a Security > Access Control (or
similar) section where you can review wired and wireless devices. If you don’t
recognise a device, block it – this blacklists its hardware MAC address and
prevents it connecting.02
ENABLE THE GUEST NET WORK
Don’t share your main Wi-Fi network with visitors. Switch on your
router’s guest network, with WPA2 encryption and a password
that’s different to your regular network’s, so that guests can’t access shared
storage and your other networked devices. You may also want to set
bandwidth limits.04
SHARE WI-FI PASSWORD
Both iOS devices need to be running iOS 11 or later, have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
on, and the guest needs your Apple ID in their Contacts app. Go to Settings >
Wi-Fi on the device wanting to connect, tap your guest network and bring the iOS device
that knows the password near. Tap Share Password when prompted.[STEP BY STEP]
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