How to secure your home Wi-Fi network
A poorly secured Wi-Fi network can be accessed by neighbours or malicious actors. Here are the five steps to lock down your Netfizz home network.
Step 1 — Change the default Wi-Fi password
The password printed on your router sticker is unique but short. Replace it with a longer passphrase of 16+ characters. Go to 192.168.1.1 → Wireless → Security.
Step 2 — Use WPA3 or WPA2 encryption
In your router wireless settings, ensure the Security Mode is set to WPA3 (preferred) or WPA2-AES. Never use WEP or WPA-TKIP — these are broken and easily cracked.
Step 3 — Change the router admin password
The admin portal at 192.168.1.1 has a default login. Change it to a strong unique password under Administration → Admin Password. This prevents anyone on your network from changing your settings.
Step 4 — Enable the guest network for visitors
Your Netfizz router supports a separate guest Wi-Fi network. Enable it in Wireless → Guest Network and give visitors that password instead of your main one. Guest networks are isolated from your smart home devices.
Step 5 — Review connected devices regularly
In the Netfizz app under My Network → Connected Devices, you can see every device on your network. If you see something unfamiliar, tap Block Device immediately and change your Wi-Fi password.
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