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Do I need a third party to secure my network?

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Only for corporation networks. Third party software and hardware is needed in order to secure the network. For a home network, the configurations from the router is just fine if made correctly.

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How do I get rid of foreign addresses in my home network?

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Set up a strong password, ideally greater than 8 characters. Be sure to include lower and uppercase letters, symbols, and numbers. Also, try to set the security to WPA2 (never WEP). Lastly, do not hide your SSID (the name of your router) as hackers are usually interested in hidden WiFis.

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If someone is connected to my WiFi, can they control it?

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No, as long as they do not have your router name and password.

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How do I secure my home internet connection?

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Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

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Can I have separate day and night WiFi passwords?

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No, you cannot.

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How do I see who's logged into my Wi-Fi?

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If you log onto your router, there should be a menu option called something like, "Attached Devices", or something similar. If you click this link, all of the connected devices should show up.

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Will my network be secure from cyber threats after doing all this?

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It will not be 100% secure, since that is impossible. But, it will be much more secure from threats.

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How do I come up with a boring network name?

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You can name it by your household's last name. For example, "Smith Network". You could also leave it at the default name.

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