Home Network Security - Best Practices for 2025

[CodeWizard]

## Home Network Security Guide 2025

**Essential Security Measures:**

1. **Router Security**
- Change default admin password
- Disable WPS
- Enable WPA3 encryption
- Update firmware regularly

2. **Network Segmentation**
- Create separate VLANs for IoT devices
- Guest network isolation
- Firewall rules between segments

3. **Monitoring**
- Enable router logging
- Use network monitoring tools
- Regular security audits

 

[Mike_TechGuru]

Excellent guide! I'd add:

- Disable remote administration unless absolutely necessary
- Use strong, unique passwords for everything
- Consider implementing MAC address filtering for critical devices
- Regularly check connected devices list for unknowns

 

[Software_Sage]

Also important:
- Use a VPN for sensitive traffic
- Enable DNS-over-HTTPS or DNS-over-TLS
- Consider using Pi-hole for ad blocking and tracking protection
- Keep all devices updated with latest security patches

 

[CodeWizard]

Great additions! For those using IoT devices, make sure to:
- Change default passwords on all devices
- Place them on a separate VLAN
- Disable unnecessary features
- Regularly check for firmware updates
- Consider using a separate SSID just for IoT