Info on BTHomeHub2 to make it more secure

Question

can anyone tell me if it is possible to change the wireless key on the above router as i would would like one a bit more secure,thanks in advance. apprentice.

Answer 1

in your web browser type 192.168.1.254

then in the router config change the WEP setting to WPA.

THEN CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD. make sure you use letters, numbers, characters and make it long. write it down somewhere.

if you lived near me i would have 0wn3d U!

login:admin

password:admin or password or serial number on the bottom of router!

Answer 2

the new bt hub is the safest wireless around...the only way someone can get the key is to get the info from you

Automatic wireless security

To help stop unauthorised users accessing your wireless network, your BT Home Hub 2.0 uses WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) wireless security, which replaces the older WEP (Wired Equivalent Protocol) security.

Some older wireless equipment can't use the more secure WPA (they don't 'support' the technology). We suggest you check with the manufacturer of your computer and devices to check if they support WPA, and find out if you can get a software update if it doesn't. If no updates are available

Other ways to improve your online security

Keep your Home Hub turned on. Please make sure you keep your Hub switched on at all times, including overnight, so that we can send the latest security updates to it as they become available.

Change the admin password of your Hub Manager. We recommend changing your Hub’s default password to reduce the risk of someone accessing it. Changing your Hub’s default admin password.

Changing the default wireless key when using WEP. If you can't use the WPA security provided, you should at least change your wireless key from the default settings. Regularly changing the key will reduce the risk of hacking. Changing your Hub's default WEP key.

Check security certificates. Don't ignore 'invalid security certificate' messages on websites. Learn about security certificates.

Turn on parental controls. Protect your children when they're online by finding out how to use BT Yahoo! Parental Controls (click on 'Online Protection' and then 'Parental Controls').

Surf safely. Be wary of unknown websites and emails from unknown sources. Take these measure if possible:

Don't go to websites that appear through unsolicited (spam) email or postings in areas such as message boards or 'instant message' conversations, without first considering what may be at the other end.

Be careful if you get any messages from an institution (such as your bank) asking you to give personal details online. You may get a false warning telling you about unusual activity on your account (such as unauthorised payments from your account, or unexpected use) combined with a threat to close your account unless you confirm your details online. You should not disclose any details online, and instead contact the company by phone to ask them about the message you've received. If you can only contact the company online, use a verifiable email address from the company's website (type it yourself into your browser). Do not use any links contained in the original email, and delete it if it's suspicious.

Make sure you type website addresses accurately into your web browser. Inappropriate and malicious websites often have addresses that can be accidentally visited due to a typing error.

if theres anything you need help with then contact the helpdesk and they will talk you through it.

Answer 3

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