5 EASY Ways to Secure Your Home WiFi Network (& protect your devices!)

[@AllThingsSecured]

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[@AllThingsSecured]

Block them on a home network level? Or just in general?

[@speakyopeacetv6795]

@@AllThingsSecured what website do I go to to change the ssid and password. The network provider or an independent website

[@MichaelSmith-io6ir]

A lot of families have wiFi security cameras around and inside their home so turning off wiFi when vacationing would not be an option, especially if you say want to view your home from your smart phone while away. The other tips you mentioned are great though thank you.

[@mariemonalisacostello951]

These buttons wipes dint care their bums abd tgeif if we order clothes they do it if we but certainly stuff we are tired of explainng cyber punks go to hell you liar theif their lives are si wrecked what miserable but wipes

[@comrade7324]

thank you, helped me with a school project and in the future.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Glad I could help!

[@TheMustKnowledge]

Thank for the great advices...however I may disagree with number five, as we may need remote access to cameras installed at home

[@AllThingsSecured]

If that's the case, I recommend you set up a dedicated network for those cameras, because having that network open and available for all other IoT devices while you're gone may be a bit much.

[@TheMustKnowledge]

@@AllThingsSecured Thank you

[@calmgurutech860]

@@AllThingsSecured Wise words.

[@MathCuriousity]

@@AllThingsSecured can you explain what a dedicated network is and how to make one and also how IOT devices create vulnerabilities!? Thanks!

[@srem1971]

Great tips, I especially liked the separate guest wifi network. Thank you!

[@AllThingsSecured]

You're welcome!

[@android199x]

@@AllThingsSecured Same here! Thank you sir

[@kdcbattlecreek]

Just discovered guest of today. Now if I can get my modem set...

[@cacauk]

Me too ❤

[@LK-bz9sk]

Not having any of that internet of things crap is the best advice.

[@cherylbrownlifeexposed3926]

I hope this solves my problem... thanks for your knowledge!! I'll let you know...

[@AllThingsSecured]

Glad to hear it was helpful!

[@dumbcat]

you can't turn off your home wifi while on vacation if you have security cameras connected to your wifi

[@AllThingsSecured]

And that alone should make you wonder if WiFi security cameras are a good idea.

[@ryanspringer3311]

Hardwired cctv with battery backup. Most home security systems can be disabled by turning off the main breaker.

[@samiam830]

@@AllThingsSecuredbooooommmmm you said it!!!! I keep trail cams hidden and hardwired cams. $3000 to keep a hard eye out…money well spent

[@samiam830]

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[@itsjustme...whitney6972]

I had to learn the hard way that you can turn these off because they got into my ADT system through just I mean it's crazy and put it in my mom's name blah blah blah 82 is taking this very seriously😊 a lot of companies have been so gracious most of them the thing is this has gotten deep but it's like I'm taking this to Denise I bet at 90% of us are hacked but the thing is.. like he went into five things and it's like no there is so much more that needs to be done you have no idea that how many spy cams but you have no idea about how they can get in and it's unreal and so easy God

[@yathatisgood]

This guy deserves way more subscribers.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks. Have you subscribed?

[@pedrov.8087]

@@AllThingsSecured yes

[@pedrov.8087]

@@AllThingsSecured ok, i was lying but now I actually subscribed

[@AllThingsSecured]

@@pedrov.8087 Ha! I'll never know, but thanks for the sub :)

[@christophernewman2824]

Thank you Josh, I do have a question though is there a way to detect if someone is using your WiFi? If so is there a way to prevent it?

[@AllThingsSecured]

A number of good WiFi routers will allow you to log in and see who (or rather, which devices) are connected to the router. This would be probably the best way to detect, Christopher.

[@PlayActionGaming]

You left out some other much needed measures to secure a router - disable UPnP if not using a game console, use WPA2 or WPA3, and check your router logs for intrusion attempts.

[@MathCuriousity]

what is UPnP? Why only if not using a game console?

[@NutmegThumper]

Good tips - though I just connected my garage door opener to WiFi which negates the turn off WiFi when not home suggestion. Make sure you don’t have security cameras attached to WiFi also.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@bartrech3428]

A small remark. Disabling WiFi when you are away from your house is good for computer security. But it's less good for home security as everyone knows you are away.

[@SaanviXD-j7s]

Indeed, also how does your smart camera work without wifi? How do you get intrusion alert?

[@MathCuriousity]

@@CoverageAwarenessStudio I have optimum. How do I hide my SSID!?

[@Thepringler1]

I appreciate your pithy videos and not dragging it out just to add more watch time,👍👍

[@hopefuls3976]

Hi just saw your great video,but I have a quick question. If my home WiFi is off how come I can still be on my tablet watching you. Thanks for sharing👍😏

[@grahampalmer]

You are probably connected via your phone service provider.

[@VERITAS119]

Kaspersky has a password protect feature that's the best I can do! Is it possible we have a case of BIAS ON PARADE?

[@forbidden.777]

ur channel is extremely underrated.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks 🙏

[@tkonzl6059]

Instead of turning off wifi, would it be as good to turn off broadcast of the wifi SSID(s) once your connections are made? This could be a full-time setting and you would have to provide guests both the guest SSID and its passcode.

[@frenchonion4595]

Thanks I think someones been using mine off and on. Most the time it's fine. Need to finally do it

[@oneofakindkev5259]

very helpful video i just purchased a new rouyrt and i wanted to set it up more secure this time

[@lavrex6491]

Hello. My router does not have that login thing. I want to add a password because currently i don't have any. How can i change my password? Thanks.

[@VRtechman]

I wish a Wifi router had settings to make it turn off and on certain times of day! Or activate when my phone gets close! 🤔

[@AllThingsSecured]

Not a bad feature request...but I don't know of any right now!

[@contenteater]

Probably stuck with just manually turning it on and off when you leave the house.

[@twong689]

I learned my lesson without setting up the white list in the router WiFi.

[@GeorgeFisher4]

Changing the ssid and password after your router has been in use for a while requires changes to all your IOT. At last count I have over a dozen: water flow detector, refrigerator, door bell, thermostat, and so on

[@AllThingsSecured]

I know it’s annoying, but that just means it’s all the more critical that you do it.

[@MsZazzles]

I am looking to hide my SSID and of course with this, my WPS is disabled. I have read that this is usually better but wanted to ask your take on it. Would it be considered better practice to hide my SSID and disable my WPS with it?

[@headinthebloomz8098]

Can you please do a video about printer security? I've heard that a Wi-Fi printer can be hacked? Also an explanation about how faxing is safer, and how to make our at home printers safe as well ! Thanks

[@AllThingsSecured]

Great ideas. Thanks!

[@mekkler]

Good advice, I am making those changes now.

[@billrichard1363]

What about hiding my SSID altogether? It would be undiscoverable by most people. Is that a better idea than just renaming it?

[@lmexperimt]

Go harder. Hide the SSID and authentication via Mac address and a hell of password

[@melissauceda1201]

Your guest wifi should it be under a different security for example if my house is on wpa3 does the guest on have to be on a different security or can it be on the same one

[@AllThingsSecured]

No, that doesn't matter, just as long as both of them are secured.

[@leesweets4110]

It would be cool if you can set up guest accounts that automatically time out after a few days. Burner accounts for your wifi network.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Interesting. Never thought of that before. Thanks for sharing, Lee!

[@Aloo_ka-paratha]

can we block some device so that they can never get the access to our wifi i also have the mac and ip address of that particular device

[@benjaminhalder7868]

There are settings on your Router/Modem that you can tap around to do that. I will suggest looking at the manufacturing resources to find it.

[@blawrencesuper9944]

Yes thank you is there anyway to stop unconnected people from scanning is with code reader?

[@viazel2796]

My sister has AT&T how does she fix that? I live in Spectrum Land! Thank you!

[@PullOvaTV]

I’ve just got fiber installed at home and the service provider set my password and SSID name for me. He said I shouldn’t change these? How do I make sure my connection is safe? I have a second router that I think I can connect to the one they provided and use that since I have control on it. It’s not a fiber router but a normal ADSL router. Please advise

[@AllThingsSecured]

You can definitely connect a new router to your ISP modem box (which is often the same as the router). When you do, I would log into the ISP router and turn off the WiFi so that the only network you're broadcasting is the new WiFi router.

[@OKuusava]

Yes, and the automatic updates changes all these settings back to original?

[@jacob8949]

Not sure how it works in the US, but here in the UK where most people still have VDSL broadband via twisted pair copper, turning off your router regularly is not the best idea. It can result in DLM thinking there's a fault on your line that is causing loss of sync, which will probably lead it to throttle your max data rate in order to boost the noise margin. It will just keep doing this until the broadband becomes essentially unusable due to biblically slow speeds. Used to see it quite a lot with particularly thrifty customers when I worked as a faultsman.

[@Tuxy79]

What’s the most secure wifi printer?

[@sunniel319]

Hello, thank you for sharing those tips. I was wondering is there a way to make my network more secure if I’m using a shared Wi-Fi with an Wi-Fi extender? Thank you so much in advance. Best wishes!

[@suepalmer4726]

Thank you very helpful. I will be following your other videos. Just found your channel.

[@YordkarYordkar]

Can you please do a video about secure online banking?

[@VERITAS119]

May I ask a question? Why is it that the majority of attacks are Remotely done yet hardly anyone offers that security? Is it on purpose?

[@mehmetali5885]

Thank you for your short necessary video

[@teddywings8709]

It's nice of you to make a video but some steps are missing for the non-initiated, for whom this video seems to be made. It's nice to have the number at the back of the router but then we jump to a website. What website is that? What URL? How do we get there?

[@AllThingsSecured]

It all depends on the model of the router. Usually the router will have the URL printed next to username and password (sometimes it’s just numbers for the URL).

[@torizaemon]

People (hackers/ neighbours etc) can set up a wifi network with the same name, and trick you into clicking on it. And then read yr data. Also a burgler can break in and plug Ethernet cable into yr router, to get access.

[@Monsterfiluto_23]

Thanks, im not sure if i can do it but ill try. In our family is a person that i dont trust because she gave the password to everyone even when i said her to not doing so. Is there possibility to lock qr code scanning?

[@truthteller50]

what about all the connected things I have on my wifi? I have a weather station, smart sprinkler, and smart HVAC controller. If my wifi is off I can't check on any of that - can I?

[@MathCuriousity]

Why would you make a separate network that includes your internet of things with guests? Wont they be able to access the IOT stuff?

[@listomachine6198]

Hi new right here. So my WiFi on top tight iPad has a letter V and it wasn’t there before Should I bang on my neighbors door or wait till it goes away... thank you

[@CookiesAreNice1]

Would it be clever to change the SSID to a default name of another manufacturer? To mislead anyone trying snoop?

[@maxianoacosta]

Turning off the Wi-Fi while I'm gone is a very good tip I never thought about that

[@AllThingsSecured]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@kim4502]

Optimum settings has a caution mark in my settings. I can’t access it. They offered to changed it; I refused. Today the said the internet is down. Is working fine. My phones are blocked and computer crashed

[@toyotatrd5385]

It could just be me, but those were great ideas but didn’t show how to do any of the steps.

[@Markph7]

Thanks! So helpful.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Glad to hear it, Mark!

[@frankbullock5689]

This is amazing!

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks, Frank! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@RamilMaraya-b2u]

Hello thank you for tips.. can I make another SSID and Pass except for the two the 2.5Ghz and 5Ghz? For the security wifi password? How my cellphone being server for those neighbor easy to scan the password wifi from other know the password and not connect easily so they being transfer to my phone as server if I allow to connect or not. I don't have PC and Laptop how can I change that all? Thank you.

[@kujabimuhammed9403]

You only mentioned what to do but not how to do it.

[@greenbeginner3353]

You show some kind of settings screen. Where is that found? Do I call Spectrum and have them enter this stuff?

[@AllThingsSecured]

As I say in the beginning of the video, you can’t use a spectrum router. It needs to be your own and I’ve shown you the ASUS.

[@brandonrichuski7759]

I don't even see a setting to see if its even on wpa2 or wpa3 or whatever security an says the firewall is low or low firewall but no expiation on what it means, how to fix it nada nothing, also don't see a way to upgrade software, the router I think is provided by them but the modem for sure is and its always new top of line blah blah blah. Sick of upgrading only to still have internet problems an just one thing away from upgrading completely because they charge ever hell out of you for watching netflix, hulu, youtube, any video in general or downloading or uploading those two things quickly sets you over your data an they charge you for me happens every month.. Idk if should say name of company.? Also if able to choose a router what is best router to choose at least with the latest security on it and of course speed and secure etc? Just some ideas an basic knowledge would be VERY appreciated.

[@kareng164]

Thank you for the helpful info. Now I need to get started putting these safeguards in place. 👍

[@AllThingsSecured]

Glad to help, Karen.

[@lilsusdaddy2523]

@@AllThingsSecured can you please help me I have a hacker on my router I’m scared idk what to do I’m young and it’s scary

[@Zoldyck_89]

Thank you sa video tutorial lods

[@jharris312]

Someone is blocking my wifi signal causing interruptions while I'm online. I unplugged my Amazon fire stick because someone was interrupting my shows. One night while watching a movie it kept going back to a specific spot in the movie. I had to turn it off. They must be using the SSID to do it. The same thing was happening at the school I worked at in Dallas. My computer would freeze and I would have to turn it off and back on again. Now someone is doing it at my apartment. It stops for a while after I change my password but after a week or so it will happen again. How do I prevent this. I've already had a tech come check things out but it is still happening. The tech told me not to disconnect it because it would not get security updates when turned off.

[@lee-uf7vx]

What if im using a mobile as a hotspot and don't have any router? You mentioned they should turn off their WiFi network what if the security cameras are connected?

[@reyadhaloraibi3387]

Better to have wired cameras and turn off WIFI

[@grahampalmer]

Not a fan of the last piece of advice "if away switch off your wifi". How can I remotely view my security cameras after taking this advice? I'm in a rural area and my 4G isn't the best and can't always be relied on. I need to keep my wifi connected to effectively monitor my property.

[@reyadhaloraibi3387]

BETTER to have wired cameras so you can view your security camera remotely when you turn off WIFI.

[@saucysuishi341]

When I sign in my devices say internet no secure. Ipv4 how can I use ipv6 or something that is secured?

[@OwenGilmoreOG]

I’m glad I found this channel. Thanks for your great content! My concern is that my ISP provides a router from a certain overseas manufacturer whose government is not known for respecting privacy. I did all of the standard recommendations but I am concerned that the router may have a backdoor that a malicious actor can use. Am I being overly paranoid?

[@AllThingsSecured]

Possibly. You're going to have to use some kind of modem/router and the fact is that most of them are manufactured outside your current country (US? UK?). You can mitigate this kind of risk by running your own router into that ISP-provided modem and encrypting the data with a VPN before it hits that modem. Make sense?

[@OwenGilmoreOG]

@@AllThingsSecured I am in the United States and that totally makes sense. It’ll take a little investment in equipment and some studying and preparation but it’s not too intimidating. Appreciate your response!

[@mariemonalisacostello951]

No yirr not these cyberpunk should be caught soon digital and facial recognition us about to put many behind bars

[@MathCuriousity]

@@AllThingsSecured Well if we are going to buy our own router, why not buy our own modem too? or is it the case that with some ISPs, you must use their wireless modem?

[@tommyjonathan89]

Question, if I cut off remotely access my router, will that stop me from seeing my wireless camera From my cell phone?

[@AllThingsSecured]

Maybe so. You can test to find out.

[@heeragoud1840]

Loved it. Thanks a lot

[@AllThingsSecured]

Glad you like it! 🙌

[@git_t0v]

Wouldn't number 5 be potentially irresponsible when you come home and turn on wifi? All those connected devices, should you have any, would be making a lot of noise on the net, don't you think?

[@AllThingsSecured]

I'm not sure I follow. Those devices don't do anything when the WiFi is off, so they couldn't be "making a lot of noise".

[@git_t0v]

@@AllThingsSecured Yeah I know that. My question was about when you turn on the WiFi again, any iot device would be reconnecting and splashing the net simultaneously. I’m new to networking sorry if questions are seemingly ignorant ones.

[@JJJJ-gl2uf]

Good advice.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Good to hear.

[@jobaib101]

I really love you're channel

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks!

[@domq1543]

Great tips!

[@saffy8857]

Hi Thanks so much for this. I can't seem to find a way to add a Guest password, could it be possible my router won't allow this? Thank you

[@AllThingsSecured]

If your router has a guest network feature, it should definitely allow you to secure it with a password. I would look for a setting like “encryption” and then choose “Personal WPA” or “WPA2”.

[@saffy8857]

@@AllThingsSecured Thank you I'll take a look!

[@tomtomjustsayit8514]

great advices, except for #5, if you camera at the house, you need wifi to monitor your house.

[@cientifiko]

i think i have been hacked when i turn on the router when back to my home, it is possible to fish passwd when your system restart. So i dont think the last advice is really usefull.

[@lazyfingers4382]

Is it recommend to turn off the router when you are not home, like when you go out or at work? Is it OK in the router?

[@AllThingsSecured]

No, only when you go out for long periods of time (week +)

[@lazyfingers4382]

@@AllThingsSecured thanks man, great content. 👌

[@ivanivan4075]

Is there anything like router who will secure my internet connection that no one can't steal or hack my connection? Help please!

[@tashie6288]

I think neighbor is jamming my WiFi to hit my eufy door camera. How do I stop that?

[@greenbeginner3353]

At 04:27 you say that someone could try to hack my computer while I am away from the house. How would they do that? Can they only do that when I am away from the house?

[@uniteamerica9446]

Thank you, fast, simple and easy.

[@jffry24]

CCan you do this from your iPad or do you have to to hook up to a computer

[@AllThingsSecured]

No, I can be done from your iPad as well.

[@User-cc6cq]

How about an update regarding guest nw security vulnerabilities with Linksys routers...and why would one turn off their router with connected IoT devices?

[@AllThingsSecured]

I might do a separate video just for Linksys routers, but I'm trying to keep this one general enough to be helpful to most people. As for turning off your router, my point is it's worth considering that while you're away for long periods of time (i.e. a vacation).

[@littledefender3359]

I have a question some device can change wifi password in an instant so my question is how to stop those devices or is there a application that can lock my password so they can't change in???

[@AllThingsSecured]

I'm not sure I know what device you're talking about.

[@lindahager8493]

How much does this cost

[@astaganaga1906]

Thank u!!!!!!

[@saaofficial5415]

You're the Head of Security and your password is"password"? - Spider-Man

[@callisto6213]

Hackers im dealing with usually know people working in the internet service provider company so they take their help.

[@tifts9719]

Is it possible for others to hack my devices if they use my wifi network even if my google passwords are secured

[@NMCD0892]

I have BT Full fibre 100 with a smart hub 2. Apparently the router has very little functionality to allow me to tinker in my own network. Can't configure a subnet (guest network), manually assign 2.4 or 5 ghz bands etc. Anyone reccomended a good router that has great settings functionality to allow me control over my home network?

[@AllThingsSecured]

Have you seen the ones I recommend in the description of this video? I am really liking my Asus.

[@WilfChadwick]

Lots of positive comments, all nice but I still don't know how to secure my router. All this vid does is tell you what, not how, to do. Bit like searching for "how do I get to Berlin in a train?" and the vid says "you get in a train to Berlin". Fantastic, how do I get to the station, which platform, time, change over. ie. Do I go to the control panel, device manager, is there a shortcut on the keyboard maybe, how do I get to the page that let's me change sht, do I need to restart the pc etc. Still, Nice looking vid though.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks for the feedback. The reason I can't provide more detail is because every network router is different. I could show you how mine looks (and I have in other videos), but it would look different from yours, and then I would get tons of hate comments about "Hey...mine doesn't look like that!" 😂

[@tvbox6955]

My router came with what appears to be an auto generated strong password on a sticker. Is this safe to use?

[@AllThingsSecured]

It’s not bad, but if someone can easily walk in your house, take a picture of it and then use that to log into your network while sitting in their car on the street, I’d say go ahead and change it.

[@internetandlifehacks]

Very insightful and informative, thanks a lot!

[@viktoriap3251]

All my home network has been hacked. I am locked out from my computers, my e-mails and my social media. The administrator password is changed as well. Tried to reboot but it doesn't help. Finding alot about how to secure but what to do when it"s already done?

[@AllThingsSecured]

Even if your home network had been hacked, I don't believe the hacker would have been able to lock you out of all your computers and accounts. Sounds like it might have come from your computer. If I were you, I would connect with a professional in your area.

[@viktoriap3251]

@@AllThingsSecured thank you for your reply. Well I know who the hacker is. Insanely enough he used to help me with my network set ups and everything around technological stuff. Needless to say I trusted him. He did have excess to everything around and about me. Unfortunately. But I think it is time I follow your advice and have a real professional check it up.

[@PistacchioIceCreamSucks]

Great tips, but I dont believe there was alot of throught-process behind every tip. "Turn off your wifi if you're not home. There's no need..." for those who work remotely, wifi is a huge need and possibly your only means of monitoring your security cameras. You turn off your wifi and leave your physical home unsecured or turn on your wifi and risk being hacked. The tips should only revolve around how to SECURE your wifi.... Not turning it off as an easy solution.

[@AllThingsSecured]

Thanks for the feedback. If you listened carefully, I said to turn off WiFi when you're gone for extended periods of time (as in, during a vacation). And believe it or not, security systems existed before WiFi and there are other ways to secure your home.

[@FloBogle]

can you show me step by step

[@شعريتعبان]

turning off wifi while asbent is kind of hard to admit cause hackers can get to your network even if you are home...it is not like your presence at home is an obstacle!!

[@شعريتعبان]

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[@SRQRay]

LOL I put in a call to my business computer consultants! Thanks for the tips. Some people I hear get a VPN to access foreign crypto coins Not me of course But some people Ray

[@RyanLee.1776]

I stopped using wifi, to risky and had caused to many problems... seems like whatever i do they eventually get into my router.

[@7prudent]

Paranoia?

[@SSpamSamichszzz]

if you turn off your wifi when away that would turn off security cameras

[@AbdulkadirhashiYusuf-gp8bb]

It's good🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MrWhoIsTheTraveler]

This is too basic info. Was searching for how to use certificate to protect wifi.

[@nickquik]

I mean, it says 5 EASY ways. The basics are usually easy.