security

[Daru]

If I have a strong password on my Orbi wifi network, 20 random characters, does a hacker have to get though that to get to my computers? Or is there a way around that?

[Daru · Accepted solution]

Thank you. That's what I thouight, Wanted to make sure. Have an indivdual I believe as hacked me; possiible to decode shorter passwords, but network code needed only once. Seems like the most efficient way to protect.

[SW_]

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@Daru wrote:

If I have a strong password on my Orbi wifi network, 20 random characters, does a hacker have to get though that to get to my computers? Or is there a way around that?

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Strong WiFi password is the first line of defense to prevent hacker from gaining access to your internal network.  The second line of defense is your computer password/firewall/encryption.  The last line of defense is you!  Hacker can gain access to your computer by means of fishing emails, click-bait, etc., 

[Daru · Accepted solution]

Thank you. That's what I thouight, Wanted to make sure. Have an indivdual I believe as hacked me; possiible to decode shorter passwords, but network code needed only once. Seems like the most efficient way to protect.

[SW_]

Yeah - If possible, use auto-generated password by a browser/iPhone or some other security tool, which is far more complex and secured normal pass phrase.