I've used a lot of routers throughout my time on the internet, from ISP routers that have locked-down services to routers I kept way longer than I should have. Still, on every one that I could change ...

IBM X-Force warns that router passwords must be changed. Update, Jan. 5, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 4, now includes a user guide explaining how to change your router admin credentials ...

If you’re like me, your home Wi-Fi is at the center of almost everything you do online, whether it’s online banking, paying bills, booking trips, chatting with friends or streaming movies. These days, ...

To access your router configuration page or want to know the Login URL for your router to change settings, you will have first to find the IP address of your router, then open your router ...

Update, Oct. 02, 2024: This story, originally published Sept. 30, now includes new research regarding 14 new router vulnerabilities, including a ten out of ten severity issue. If you are reading this, ...

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We stay on top of updates for our phones and laptops. Some of us even make sure our smartwatches and security cameras are running the latest firmware. But routers often get overlooked. If it's working ...

Why Disable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)? Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature designed to simplify the process of connecting devices to a wireless network, but it comes with significant security ...