How can i make my tp link router only visible for my devices?
the best you can do is hide the ESSID from being broadcast. However, realistically, you can't. All wifi networks operate on known bands using known protocols, so, as long as you have a wifi network active (with a hidden ESSID, or not), it can be detected very easily and cannot be made truly invisible. The only other approach, which is illegal as it will interfere with other radio spectrums, is to modify the radio in all your wifi devices so that they operate outside the FCC standard wifi bands. This will, however, likely result in a pretty big fine (or jail, if it interferes with security bands).
How to make my TP-LINK router invisible?
You have to log on to the router and go to the wireless settings. (Note: the logon details are not the WiFi name and pass phrase.) In the wireless settings, look for a setting that says something like: Disable SSID broadcast or Hide SSID Please be aware that when you disable the SSID in the router, then the devices that are connecting to the router will have to transmit the network name. Unless you remove the network settings or disable the WiFi on devices like your mobile phone, it will continue advertising the network name when you are away from home as it tries to make a connection with your router.
Using Linksys Wireless Router WRT54GS how do I make it appear invisible and more secure?
open your browser (internet explorer, for example), type http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar (usually this address is used), then press Enter to open the internal modem/router configuration software. Sometimes it asks for username and passoword (usually "admin" is set by default as both a username and password). The interface of different routers (modems) differ from each other. Try to find Wireless Connection Encryption there. Dont forget to save after the changes have been made.
yes you can here is some tips how to configure by using WDS mode ( you dont need LAN cable ).Open the router page by using its IP address.Go to wireless setupENTER THE WIFI KEY CHANGE THE SSID.Enable WDS mode then click on Survey.select the primary router ( Enter the Key of primary router ) click on saveChange the LAN IP address ( IF YOUR PRIMARY ROUTER IP IS 192.168.1.1 THE SECONDARY IS 192.168.1.2. YOU CANT GAIN ACCESS TO ROUTER AFTER CHANGING THE IP ADDRESS - SET THE IP ADDRESS MANUALLY IN YOUR LAN CARD ) LIKE IP 192.168.1.3 SUBNET MASK - 255.255.255.0 DEFAULT GATEWAY 192.168.1.2 ( IT IS THE IP ADDRESS OF YOUR SECONDARY MODEM ) THEN OPEN YOUR ROUTER LOGIN PAGE USING 192.168.1.2 INSTEAD OF DEFAULT ROUTER IP ADDRESS.Disable DHCP.DONE.
You can follow some simple yet useful ways to secure your router:Change your common/default password.Many of the time user don't change their default password and Bammmm hackers get the access.Change your self from password to Passphrase..I repeat..PassPhrase…because normally passwords are easy to brute force and one can find them in dictionary files.Take care of your Device CVE patch.If there is any CVE of your router then Google it and download the patch asap.Avoid visiting untrusted website.Many of the times even Malicious website visit can compromise your Router.Don't disclose your Wi-Fi credentials to every person visiting your home(rather create an temporary network and share that password.Take care of the open ports if any and install defenders(I.e. firewall/IDS/IPS)These are some common ways via which you can secure yourself.Always remember “YOU CAN'T STOP THEM(HACKERS); YOU CAN JUST SLOW THEM DOWN.”
Should I make my wireless network "invisible"? (disable SSID broadcasting)?
I read online that making the network's name not visible is more secure, since people can't try to hack into it if they don't see it. However, in Windows help and support it says that doing so presents more security risk, because the computer itself must broadcast its name AND the network's name when trying to connect to it!!?? Does anyone know which way is more secure? On another note, connecting to the "invisible" network with my 5-year old ibook is a snap: Just click on the wireless icon, select "other" and write the network's name/password. That's it!! Such is not the case with Windows. Vista takes me to hell and back when trying to connect! I have to go thru several steps and open several windows, every time being prompted by the "nervous nanny" that Vista is: "if you started this procedure press continue" and "are you SHUUUUURE you want to do this"? Were the Microsoft programmers trying to be fancy, or what? Did they have to make EVERYTHING more complicated for us in the process?? GEEEEZ! No wonder people hate vista!
How do I change the SSID and Password for Belkin router?
Look over this default entrance info page: http://www.routerpasswords.com/ There are actually 2 passwords; 1 to connect to the Internet (that's the one on the bottom); the other to access the Administration of the router. (That one requires a 'Username", and "Password"). Default for those should be on the above link. Once you have those in the right slots, you should see the Router Interface, where you make the various settings for your Network. Set for WPA (or WPA2 if your computers support this level) & AES. (Use WEP only as a last resort: it's apprentice work to crack). And: Disable: SSID broadcast, and WAN access to the router Administration, along with UPnP & QoS and "Ping" (or "echo") reply (unless using VoIP or gaming). Enable: Router management username & bulletproof passphrase (not the same as Internet access password, which would be the PSK (pre-shared key)). Make passwords non-dictionary items; 10 characters (letters & numbers mixed); write it down on a piece of tape FIRST; then enter it & put it on tape move it to the top of the router (you'll be needing it again I'm sure). Rename the default Network name (the SSID) to something obscure. This SSID and the PSK are hashed for encryption functions, so the more complex the better. You might want to also set (in 'Connections') as 'always connected' to prevent disconnects when there is no activity to or from the 'Net. Before de-tethering: make sure to "Save" (or "Make this default") your new values.
I find that very unlikely, although if they are same manufacturer’s devices and built to be integrated that way, I suppose that it’s possible.So just log in to the main router, change the SSID broadcast setting back to “on” and remember to save the configuration.