Security - Best Practice using Plusnet

[#1]

Looking for detailed steps to best practice for security using Plusnet.
For example, is it best practice to..?

• change password on router
• hide SSID
• get latest router firmware updates
• other

There must be a heap of things recommended. If there are guides already, please supply links. If it's a good idea to have a guide to best practice, let's have the discussion here to create it.

I'm no techy but I am competent to follow instructions. I welcome knowledgeable help. Thanks.

[#2]

My setup

Router: Technicolor TG582n FTTC

Software Release: 10.2.5.2.FO

[#3]

Hi Krumike,

I suggest testing for open ports using GRC's ShieldsUP! page.

http://www.firewallguide.com/test.htm

https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2

Check the manual for your router to see if any useful security features need to be specifically enabled.

Regards,

Peter

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