In order to update your router’s security settings follow these easy steps:

Step1 (Log in to your router)

Run Internet Explorer (or your default browser) and enter the IP address of your router in the address bar and hit Enter. To find your IP address in Windows press the windows key and the key “R” at the same time. In the new window, type “cmd” and hit Enter, then type “ipconfig” and hit Enter. Now, under “Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network settings” you should have Default Gateway followed by an array of numbers devided in 4 groups by dots. That is your router’s IP.

Step 2 (Login)

After hitting Enter, you will see a login prompt appear on your screen.

To login use the following password in the prompt box.
Password: admin

Step 3 (Wireless Settings)

Hide SSID Settings

To hide your router’s SSID, select Wireless > Channel and SSID. This will display the Wireless Settings where you can configure your wireless network. To hide the SSID (Service Set Identification) “Disable” the option next to ESSDI Broadcast. This will hide your wireless network from the clients searching for wireless connections and thereby protect your network from hackers.

To make your wireless network safe, you should select the appropriate security option.

To do so, click Wireless > Security.

This router supports WEP, WPA and WPA/WPA2. It is recommended to use WPA/WPA2.

WPA/WPA2

Select the WEP key of your choice. In the case of WPA/WPA2

Pre Shared Key type – Select passphrase

Pre Shared Key – Enter the passphrase of your choice.

To save the setting changes you have made to your router, click Save Settings.

Well done! You have now secured your router!