About this website Apple Routers - I was no fan, but they are discontinued anyway Bugs in routers Change log - an audit log of updates to the site Checklist of security features in a router Consumer routers - why not to use them DHCP - after changing router LAN IP address, adjust the DHCP range DNS servers - Test which ones are currently being used Eero - mesh router system Firmware updates - what to look out for when updating router firmware Firmware self-updating - features to look for and rating some routers Google WiFi Routers HNAP - Home Network Administration Protocol Home Page - has both a short and a long checklist of security tweaks Introduction to routers IP addresses - using a unpopular subnet makes you safer ISP routers - when possible, don't use a router or gateway provided by an ISP Modems - an introduction to modems and a warning about buggy ones Mesh Routers - thoughts on Eero, Google Wifi, Ubiquiti AmpliFi, Plume, etc Bad Neighbors - how to keep your Wi-Fi signal away from the neighbors
(Added September 2019) New router - how to set it up securely Others Gripe on routers - I am not the only one suggesting consumer routers stink Others Router Security Advice - I am not the only one writing on the subject Passwords - change the router password first thing Pepwave Surf SOHO - I recommend using this router Pepwave Surf SOHO Initial Configuration - half finished ... Perfect world - eh Routers in the News usually for being attacked Router Reviews - not much here, yet Resources - lots of lists of router related stuff Secure Routers - Not Finished SSID - suggestions for choosing a good network name Shodan Query My Router generates a Shodan query for your public IP address Synology routers - my experiences (Added September 2019) Test your router - The most popular page on the site Turris Omnia router - my thoughts and observations based on kicking the tires Turn off - Lower your attack surface by turning off these features VLAN - Virtual LANs allow for network isolation What can go wrong - with router security. Hint: a lot WEP, WPA and WPA2 - about the three options for over-the-air encryption WPS - Everything you ever wanted to know about Wi-Fi Protected Setup