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How to know if my router has been hacked if a hacker doesn't make any change to the router configuration?

Anonymous
2012-08-28T03:20:09+00:00

How to know if my router has been hacked if a hacker doesn't make any change to the router configuration?

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-09-02T20:54:58+00:00

    Do you know how to access the Linksys setup screen?  Click on Administration.  You should be able to access logs from there.

    What if they have an older linksys router?

    • Click the Windows "Start" button and select "All Programs." Click "Internet Explorer" to open a web browser.

    Type "192.168.1.1" into the address text box and press "Enter." This IP address is the default for a Linksys router. If you have reprogrammed the router to have a different IP address, enter your personal IP address instead.

    Click the Log tab

    model # here

    http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/support?icid=global-header-support-link

    192.168.1.1 is an IP address normally used by Linksys broadband routers.

    If the router has an IP address of 192.168.1.1, you can connect to it by opening a Web browser and visiting

    http://192.168.1.1/

    This allows you to log into the router's administrator console and access its configuration screens.

    http://compnetworking.about.com/od/routers/g/192_168_1_1_def.htm

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-09-01T03:32:08+00:00

    Hi Sheman,

    Dependent on your router.

    Well, i have a Linksys Router but don't know where to find the Acess logs.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-08-31T12:46:48+00:00

    Hi Shenan,

    Where can i find the Access logs?

    Dependent on your router (has nothing to do with Microsoft/Windows unless you have a Microsoft router and/or are using your computer as your 'router'.)

    You'd need to read up about your specific hardware and how to utilize it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-08-31T04:05:48+00:00

    Hi Shenan,

    Where can i find the Access logs?

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-08-28T04:40:25+00:00

    How to know if my router has been hacked if a hacker doesn't make any change to the router configuration?

    Access logs.

    But if you even suspect it - better to change the router administrative password and wireless password (hopefully using WPA2?) immediately.  Inconvenient?  Yes.  Wise?  Yes.

    Try to use something 15+ characters and different for each.

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