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6 router settings you should change from default for better security and performance

By

Pankil Shah

15d ago· 7 min readen

Summary

This article explains six essential router settings that users should change from the manufacturer defaults to improve security, performance, and privacy. The settings include changing the default admin password, updating the SSID name, disabling WPS, enabling WPA3 encryption, changing the DNS server, and disabling remote management. The author argues that default settings prioritize ease of setup over security and performance.

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bsky6 router settings you should change from default for better security and performancemakeuseof.com

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Most routers ship with 'safe' default settings, and that makes sense.
Manufacturers want the whole setup process to be as simple and plug-and-play as possible.
But those default settings leave your network vulnerable.
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Your network deserves better.

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