Change default passwords - All access points have default usernames and passwords The right credentials provide full control Very easy to find the defaults for your access point or router, Firmware updates - Small office / home office appliances Updates may address different requirements Install the latest software, IP address filtering - Content filtering, IP address ranges  Allow list Nothing pass through the firewall unless it’s approved Deny list, Physical placement - Often a single device Router, switch, access point, firewall, etc Location may be restricted to a secure room Plan before the installation, DHCP reservations - Address reservation Administratively configured Table of MAC addresses Static DHCP Assignment, Static WAN IP - Wide area network / Internet link Many ISPs dynamically allocate WAN addresses It’s easier to manage if the IP address is static, UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) - Allows network devices to automatically configure and find other network devices Applications on the internal network can open inbound ports using UPnP , Screened subnet - Previously known as the demilitarized zone (DMZ) An additional layer of security Public access to public resources ,

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