{mosgoogle}Changing The Router's IP Address - Importance: 3

Most router come pre-setup with the IP address 192.168.1.1. Your internal network will run on the dummy 192.168.x.x network. This is a convenient way to remember where the router is located. You can make it harder for hacker to find you by changing the last two digits of the default address. Any number that is under 256 will do. For example you can use 192.168.47.25.

The only problem this might create is that you may forget your router's new IP address. The easiest solution to do that would be chose two numbers that you know well or bookmark the IP address on the computer you use most to admin the WLAN.

Scheduling - Importance: 2

How would you like to offer free wireless access to your users during the day but lock the network down at nights and or weekends? Most routers let you set the day of the week and times of day during which wireless service is available.

You'll find this option under Schedule or a similar menu item. Once there, simple check boxes will let you configure days and times during which wireless service will be available or blocked. This effectively turn off your router during times when it shouldn't be used.

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