How to enable automatic firmware updates on your router

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About 15 minutes to complete

Check whether your router can update its firmware automatically and turn this feature on if available.

Step-by-step guide

Log in to your router admin panel
Look for 'Firmware update' or 'Software update' under Administration or Advanced
Enable automatic updates if the option exists
If not, check manually every 3 months and apply updates promptly

4 steps

Why this matters

Router firmware vulnerabilities allow attackers to intercept all your traffic or take over your network. Keeping firmware current closes these risks.

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