Most home routers are still running the factory password. Here’s how to check — and fix it in minutes.
Signs your Wi-Fi is at risk
You’ve never changed the router password
Your network name still includes the brand (e.g. “Rogers-1234”)
You don’t know what WPA2 or WPA3 means
Quick fixes
Log into your router (usually 192.168.1.1 in your browser)
Change the admin password — not the Wi-Fi password, the router login
Change your Wi-Fi name to something that doesn’t include your ISP or address
Set encryption to WPA2 or WPA3
Create a separate Guest network for visitors and smart home devices