{"id":4053,"date":"2022-12-29T18:35:41","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T18:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365-life-hacks\/?p=4053"},"modified":"2024-08-27T05:31:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T05:31:30","slug":"how-to-secure-home-wifi-router-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365-life-hacks\/privacy-and-safety\/how-to-secure-home-wifi-router-network","title":{"rendered":"How to secure your home Wi-Fi router &#038; network"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"main-content\" data-grid=\"col-12\">\n<p class=\"c-paragraph-3\">Wireless network security is more important than ever. We spend hours each day on our home Wi-Fi networks, whether it\u2019s to work remotely, stream TV shows, shop online, or connect with friends and family members around the world. 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