You should be able to find encryption under the “Wireless” or “Security” menu. To check your encryption settings, go to the router’s admin menu. Tap or click here to learn more about the benefits of WPA3. This is the latest version of the wireless standard available. The original WPA is over a decade old, but if you’re shopping for a new router, be sure it supports WPA3. The most popular Wi-Fi security right now is Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) encryption. Don’t forget, many routers ship with options for outdated encryption settings. But don't move on just yet – there are different types of Wi-Fi encryptions, and some are much weaker than others. If you’re required to enter a password to connect, you already have it set up. Most routers include encryption by default. Want to be shocked? Tap or click here for a tell-all podcast that I did with the American Bar Association’s Internet of Things Co-Chair. Download any updates. If there is an option in your router’s settings that enables automatic updates, turn it on.
Once you’ve opened your router’s admin page, find a section called “Advanced” or “Management” to look for firmware updates. Tap or click here for a list of default passwords for 548 router brands. These may be written on the user guide for your brand of router, but if you don’t have this information, there are sites that can help you find them. To get to your router admin page, you’ll need the IP address used by your router and the admin password.
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