Windows 10: Securing WIFI router

My wifi router is not secure from others using. How do I secure my WIFI router?

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Router behind a router = more secure?

Hi, I have a quick question about network security.

I'm wondering what the best way (security wise) is to set up my routers.

I have a router/modem combo that connects directly to the internet and a separate WiFi network for all my other devices. My main rig is using a wired connection. The WiFi router is more modern and so probably has better firmware.

I have two options of configuration.

1 - Router/modem > WiFi Router - Separate DHCP servers & all connections going through the WiFi router
or
2 - Router/modem + wired connection to main rig > WiFi Router (as an access point using the modem's DHCP server) with everything else connected to the AP (over WiFi)

Does it make a difference security wise?

Thx for any help.

 

Cannot connect to secure WiFi router

I tried several different options with my router, from WEP to WPA2 Personal.

My HTC Surround cannot connect with ANY security schema. I ended up with plugging in another old router and adding my phone's MAC to the list of allowed devices. After that the phone was able to connect to "open" wifi network.

Regards, Dmitry

 

Router behind a router = more secure?

Thanks.

So it is more secure from both exploits and brute force to have router > Router > Computers. An attacker would have to find exploits in both routers before gaining access to a network?

I'm not that worried, I just wanted to know the theory as I seem to get conflicting information. I had always assumed that having a router behind a router would be better security-wise.

I am pretty sure that my router would be on the list of those compromised in Vietnam by malware. The malware only changed the primary DNS for the router, so I would still not be immune to this kind of attack if someone gained access to my internet facing router, but it got me thinking more about security.