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Computer and network security for your home
Your Wi-Fi connects much more than a laptop. Phones, printers and other devices all share the same network. Mobile Computer Geeks helps you check the settings that matter and make your home computer setup harder for unwanted visitors to access.
Computer protection
Router settings
Safer Wi-Fi
A practical check of your home network
When did you last look at your router settings? For many households, the answer is when the internet was first connected. Since then, new devices may have joined and passwords may have been shared.
We review your router and connected computers, explain any concerns and help put sensible protections in place. That can include Wi-Fi security, software updates, protection against viruses and spyware, and backups for important files. We help homes and small offices across Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and the Redlands.
Need a hand with your computer?
Our local Geeks come to you at home or work, or help remotely, across Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and Redland Bay. No surcharge for same-day, weekend or after-hours appointments, subject to availability. Instant confirmation when you book online.
Give your Wi-Fi a name you recognise
A clear network name makes it easier to choose your own connection from the list. We can change an unfamiliar factory name to something recognisable without including personal details such as your surname or address.
The name alone doesn’t secure a network. We’ll also check how devices join it and help reconnect the equipment you use. For coverage or connection problems, our Wi-Fi setup and troubleshooting service can help.
Check the protection behind the password
We check which wireless security options your router and devices support. Where suitable, that means WPA3, or WPA2 with AES where compatibility requires it, together with a strong Wi-Fi password.
We’ll also review available router updates and whether a guest network would be useful. Guests can then use their own connection without needing your main Wi-Fi password. The right settings depend on the equipment in your home, so we’ll check that everything still connects after changes.
Keep control of your router settings
The password that lets you change router settings is separate from the one used to join Wi-Fi. If the router still uses a shared or weak administrator password, we can help change it and update the administrator name where the device allows.
We’ll show you how to keep those details safely and review any unnecessary remote access. We can
also check updates and protection on your computer. If you’re seeing suspicious pop-ups already, ask about virus and malware removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell whether my home network is secure?
A password prompt is a start, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Check the wireless security mode, router updates, administrator access and connected devices. We can review these with you and explain the changes. For help with scams, passwords and online accounts as well, see our digital security check.
