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I need assistance choosing a secure router for my 1500 sq. ft. home please.
Please advise me on a router to purchase for my home. I have had my email compromised numerous times and a security specialist advised that I contact you.
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What do you have now?
What ISP service are you with?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT do you have?
Check into something like a RAX series router:
https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/listing-filter/upto-1500-sqft-2/upto-2500-sqft-2/
Most come with some Security features as a trial and then subscription, i.e. Armor.
A "security specialist" should be advising you that protection is only as good as your passwords and your internet habit
plemans wrote:
A "security specialist" should be advising you that protection is only as good as your passwords and your internet habit
Good advice.
The best way to stay safe is not to allow silly things to happen on your network.
If email is the issue, look for something that deals with email rather than one of the kitchen sink security options that costs money.
Depending on the risk, try something like:
Or get a new email service.
