Windows 10: Setting up a new router what does security type mean?

New Netgear Router for WIFI. It asks to choose security setup. What either Open or choices. What do I use?

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Router behind a router = more secure?

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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.

 

Router behind a router = more secure?

I would not worry about some hacker targeting you unless you advertise some type of prize "info" on your network. A simple Router with firewall settings should be enough if you set it up properly. If this was a business I would suggest a external firewall such as a fortigate 200 series.

 

Need new Router

Doesn't your ISP has a list of suggested routers? If not, look for 802.11 AC Wireless routers.