Here’s how it’s done, at least on my router.

  1. In the address bar, enter the home address for your router and press enter. For mine, it’s 192.168.1.1, but depending on your router it could be 192.168.0.1, or another variation. If it’s neither of those, a quick Google search for “[router brand] home address” will get you where you need to be.
  2. Log in, and press OK to proceed.
  3. Click Wireless settings at the top of the page – or something similar on your router.
  4. Click Basic Security Settings – or, just “security settings” or something similar.
  5. Under Wi-Fi Security, select WPA2. WPA2 utilizes AES encryption, which is typically plenty for most households.
  6. Click Apply at the bottom.

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