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INTERNET & WIFI
How to Secure Your WiFi Network and Smart Devices
4:00 Minute Read
4:00 Minute Read
WiFi connects a wide range of devices – TVs, tablets, smart fridges, baby monitors and more. With so many devices online, you may find it difficult to track which belong on your network – and which don’t. Securing your WiFi network is the best way to protect your data and devices.
Just like you wouldn’t leave your front door unlocked, you shouldn’t leave your WiFi network unprotected and vulnerable to unauthorized users.
Protect your devices from cyberattacks and stolen data by taking precautionary steps:
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Update your network name and password often
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Use a firewall for an added layer of protection
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Monitor connected devices to detect unauthorized users
Spectrum Advanced WiFi makes protecting your WiFi easier. Advanced WiFi includes Security Shield and antivirus protection for device and network safety. Security Shield automatically detects and blocks malicious websites, phishing scams and cyberattacks. Plus, the My Spectrum App, easily lets you see which devices are connected to your network, and what threats have been detected and blocked.
Spectrum lets you track and monitor devices that are connected to your WiFi network via the My Spectrum App. If you see an unauthorized device, you can pause its access instantly to prevent the device from using your WiFi.
WiFi makes it possible to connect devices wirelessly, but Spectrum Advanced WiFi enhances your network experience.
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Optimize your bandwidth. Spectrum Advanced WiFi automatically improves speed and performance.
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Total device control. View, manage and receive alerts when new devices connect to your network.
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Manage your network. Update settings, pause WiFi access, share network information and troubleshoot equipment via the My Spectrum App.
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Enhanced security. Block connected devices from accessing known malicious sites that pose threats.
Smart homes and connected homes both use Internet-enabled devices, but they function differently. That can impact how you approach WiFi security.
Devices in a smart home automate tasks and communicate with each other. For example, smart thermostats adjust temperatures based on your routine, and smart locks can grant or deny access remotely. These devices often exchange data automatically, which means they need a secure, encrypted WiFi connection to prevent cyber threats.
Unlike smart homes, connected homes require manual control. Devices are linked to the Internet, but don’t exchange data and interact with each other automatically. Instead, you control them. While connected homes may have fewer security risks than fully automated smart homes, any device on your network is still a potential entry point for cyber threats.
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