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Home Internet & WiFi

Home Internet, Connected Devices & Wi-Fi Safety focuses on the everyday digital environment in your home, making sure it’s set up securely and simply. It covers your router, Wi-Fi settings, and how devices like smart TVs and speakers connect — helping reduce unnecessary exposure while keeping everything easy to manage.

This guide is forAnyone responsible for their household internet, Wi-Fi or router.
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What matters most

These are the areas that usually make the biggest difference in everyday household digital safety.

  1. 01
    Your Wi-Fi and router aren’t using default settingsChange the admin login and Wi-Fi password so your network isn’t relying on widely known defaults.
  2. 02
    You know what’s connected to your networkRegularly check connected devices and remove anything old, unknown, or no longer in use.
  3. 03
    Your network uses modern security (WPA2/WPA3)Ensure your Wi-Fi is using up-to-date security so it’s not easy for others to access.
  4. 04
    Devices and the router stay updatedKeep firmware and device software updated to reduce known security risks.
  5. 05
    Guest and smart devices are separated where possibleUse a guest network or similar setup to avoid everything sharing the same access.
  6. 06
    Access can be paused or controlled when neededMake sure you can quickly pause internet access or restrict devices without relying on ad hoc solutions.
  7. 07
    Basic protection against scam, malicious websites, and inappropriate content is in placeUse router controls, DNS filtering, parental controls, or device settings to reduce exposure to scams, malicious websites, and inappropriate content.
Full guide

Go from understanding the risk to doing something about it.

The complete guide turns the key ideas into realistic settings, decisions and routines you can apply at home.

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What to keep in perspective

Context that helps you avoid overreacting, underreacting, or focusing on the wrong risks.

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Sensible defaults

Practical starting settings and routines that work for most households.

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What to watch for over time

Things that may need reviewing as devices, accounts, habits and family circumstances change.

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