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NOTE:
I gave a
presentation
on Defensive Computing at the
HOPE conference
(July 2022) that was based on my
Defensive Computing Checklist
website.
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Access Points
for extending Wi-Fi coverage range
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
DNS Providers
- Some suggested sources of DNS
Eero
- mesh router system
Extending the range of a Wi-Fi network
(Added March 2022)
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
for the router
Passwords
for Wi-Fi networks
pcWRT
router
(Added Jan 2022)
Pepwave Surf SOHO
- I recommend using this router
Pepwave Surf SOHO Initial Configuration
Peplink Audit Log showing no spying
(Added March 2020)
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
- My opinions
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
WPA2, WPA3 and WPA Enterprise
(and WPA and WEP)
WPS
- Everything you ever wanted to know about Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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