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wifi preset name and password for model R6120
Is there a good isecurity reason to change the preset name and password for the R6120 router wifi or is it safe to just leave them with the factory presets? My anit-virus complained about a "common ...
Not a whole lot of concern. If they've got access to the label, they've already got access to your home and router. Having access to the wireless might not be the top priority in that case.
I just prefer to change it so that way I have 1 name because I'm frequently changing routers and I don't have to change every device's settings when I swap.
Thank you. So it's not easier for someone to hack into my wifi because of the default Netgear name? Also a related question - have any firmware updates reset the name and password to the factory presets?
I appreciate hearing from you so quickly today.