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Encryption is a hotly-debated topic in Washington, but an essential part of web security everywhere else. For most of us, this starts with how were connecting to the internet -- our router. Each router has multiple encryption settings, of which AES/WPA2 is the hands-down winner when it comes to keeping each of us secure. Dated technologies, like WEP, arent much better than no protection at all, and sadly some older routers are set to that by default. Firmware updates should bring you into modern times, but you may still have to know what youre looking for.

Heres how its done, at least on my router.

1. In the address bar, enter the home address for your router and press enter. For mine, its 192.168.1.1, but depending on your router it could be 192.168.0.1, or another variation. If its 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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How to Enable AES Encryption on Your Router - Laptop Mag