The wireless routers that we receive usually list the default Wi-Fi password on the back of them. But have you ever bothered to change the default Wi-Fi password? Or do you not bother with that?
Wi-Fi Password
- Thread starter Ash
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Yes after I read this:
Is the default Wi-Fi password safe?
Attackers can find and remotely access about one in 16 internet-connected home wi-fi routers using the manufacturer's default admin password, a Comparitech study has found. Victims could be at risk of eavesdropping, malware, hijacking, and more.
Don't bother no, I think most of the people in my area are so old they wouldn't even have laptops/computers themselves, let alone knowledge to take advantage of default passwords.
I change mine to something that has to be written down and look at to enter since it's so long, I also mess with some settings on the router to further secure it.
I don't bother changing mine either. When we move to a new ISP, the new password that comes with the router is usually just a long random string with letters and numbers so I would assume it's pretty hard to guess that.
I have in the past gone into the router settings and changed the name and password for my router to make it easier for everyone in the house and even family or friends when they visit to connect to the internet without it being a pain.
I will admit that since getting my new router, I have not changed either and do need to as it can be a pain not remembering the password and having to mess about with the router to access the password.
I will admit that since getting my new router, I have not changed either and do need to as it can be a pain not remembering the password and having to mess about with the router to access the password.
I did not change my password that was given by the ISP. For the reason that we are the only ones who can access my place. The landlord has his own internet provided by the other ISP.