2 things you must do ASAP on your wifi router so you don't get hacked!
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Thanks for the video. I bought my ASUS (ZenWifi AX Mini) as it was in my price-point and 'included' trend micro protection I recognized from other ASUS routers I have owned. Unfortunately it isn't a FULL version (on this specific router) so not all the features you reviewed were available. Not an issue with your review - that was great - just a note to folks who might experience a slightly different trend micro product in their ASUS router.
I’ve been learning so much from you.❤. Thx God bless. I love ASUS and appreciate your security details too. My identity was stolen last year on the 30 day of this month. Takes a long time to fix .
I love the fact you help us all out
Thank you for explaining in easy to understand language. Cheers from Australia.
Appreciate you being here 🔥
This is AWESOME!!! Thank you and keep up the good work
Great video, Liron !! Love it 👍👍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks for the tips! I just purchased the ASUS RT-AX3000 and the first thing I did was to enable AiProtection and updated the firmware.
Proud of you!!!
Yes... You are right my friend I have been using Asus Ax1100pro with all those goodies😊
Thanks, really like your stuff! I have a mesh network right now to cover my house and for service in the yard. Am I able to layer the mesh devices on top of one of these routers to get the coverage along with the security benefits you discuss here?
I just recently got Asus ROG GT6 gaming routers. They have AI protection and Vpn also. So far it has been a decent setup.
I own the Asus Zen routers, I love them, This video helped understand more about them and makes me want to play more with them
They are an awesome company! I have so many of their routers way before I started working with them
@@LironSegev zen router, 2 computers, 2 other routers. Watching that last video made me happy I got the Zen and not just a luxury buy.
Best part of Asus is how friendly they are for VPNs, they use chipsets that are designed to specifically handle the whole home encryption/decryption from having VPN loaded on router directly. With a 200mbps plan I was getting over 150mbps while using a mainstream VPN service, rly not all that bad. Asus really does tech well, and has for more than a 15 minutes of fame, they're in it for the long haul!
In Australia was can only dream of those speeds.
It is also important to lock down the router config to only "allow" the MAC addresses of the computers you are using. This is referred to MAC filtering or an access list.
Why do ISPs who provide routers only allow router adjustments through their app that you have to put on your phone instead of also allowing you to do it over your home PC? I don't trust that. They want to know your phone and what you do with it.
for many people an app is simpler to use. In most cases you can still use a web browser to get to your router and make the changes - even if the company has an app. I know that is true for AT&T and Spectrum in the US (I have both)
@@LironSegev Not my ISP. App only. Even to change the factory wifi password the router came with when it was given to me by them.
And the ISP sells everything about those who put the app on their phone to everyone that will buy it.
Everything is connected now - your phone number, email address, debit card, credit card numbers....
I never use the ISP’s Router I always buy my own. Primarily because I can’t stand to pay them five or $10 a month to “rent” their Router after a year that or maybe two years I paid for the Router myself.
thanks for the educational video.
Great info, TY
Hi Liron:
What would you recommend for those of us that don't have the latest and greatest? Like a TP MR6400.
Thanks in advance
Wow,thanks for the info man!😎👍
No problem 👍
This guy Liron Segev is a tech surgeon. He is so meticulous with the step by step tuitions. I understand him more than in the classroom. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills.
Great video and explanations. Does these routers provide a hard wired direct connection? and can the wi-portion be turned off and on easily, say via button on the actual router? Thanks for your input in advance. If these 2 routers dont offer what I am asking you about, what would be your recommendation for mostly wired connection and occasional wi-fi usage? I have 1200 sq feet home. 2 story. Ok these are way too pricey for me needs, Can you please recommend one that supports one connection from the modem to the router, then 4 ports that I can use wired connections to that, and one that has a wi fi option that I can turn on and off as needed with a button on the actual router?
Nice work Liron, go the 1 mill subscribers !
So close 🤣
Oh yeh man must be a great feeling! I am rocking the 2K so fair way to go but I'm patient!@@LironSegev
The first 10000 takes forever...but just keep going and doing what you love.
@@LironSegev thanks Liron that's what I'm doing:)
Great info on this Video. Thank You
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this great info
Glad it was helpful!
5G NETWORK in Australia now, my 10 minute videos upload in 5 minutes but used to take 20 minutes with ADSL, just some trivia for you, Thanks for the wonderful information 😊
Thanks for sharing
Don't you use fibre optic for most of the time?
@@Sunny-Gupta1 - I'm not sure, it's just very very fast speed with 5G though
@@DUMPSTERDIVINGADELAIDE yeah 5g is very fast, it's just I can't find signal everywhere
Do you suggest a Broadband Modem (i'm on Fibre Broadband (VDSL)) to go with this 'MESH WiFi' system or would you just use the Modem part of the free Modem/Router my ISP sent me and just tell it not to give out the IP addresses and leave that to the Asus Router/s ?
Gotcha thank you😊❤
I have watched you for a while and I can tell that you know your staff, but also have questions do I do here or you can suggest a different set up
Do you have a video or can you make a video showing us how to set up the ET12? Thank you
Thank you, sir!
Very welcome!
The Asus Zen WIFI unit sounds great but does it block cable service from being able to access DVR? Comcast unit is combo WIFI & modem so assume would have to also buy a midem.
Hi Liron, so this is in addition to my old Comcast router not replacing it?? Thanks! I share your videos with my not so technical friends! ❤
Switch them out.
Amazing! I always love your "layman's explanations" and your enthusiasm. 04:25: Great tips. Have been a subscriber for several years now, BTW. I'm going to check those links! Salute to you from a retired U.S. Navy chief petty officer. 👍
Appreciate you and thank you for your service 🙏
Thank You for protecting my Family and Friends , Sir John C . Hope you're doing well .
Hi Liron, your awesome ! Thanks for the new info. I just tried to upgrade my Tplink Archer AC1900 V1 to the latest firmware but it comes up with errors and wont do it. Not much help from Tplink either, what a disappointment! Never had firmware upgrade problems with this before, Looks like I will be changing it out. How long will Asus support these ?
Craziness!!! I had a very old Asus router that still gets updates today. So I don't have an exact answer but they are very active on keeping their devices updated.
Same issue with my netgear. No updates have loaded which seems to be a common issue. I tried everything and finally gave up.
@@LironSegev What is the safest private Internet company?
Thanks Liron
thank you for being here
Always love your information. I called Cox technical support three different times and they all say that these will not work with cox service. I wonder why?
Intresting. This doens't replace their modem. You take the LAN cable from their modem and plug it into this router. Its like plugging in the cable into your computer. So I don't get why it wouldn't work.
Love it!
I currently use a Netgear X6-AC3200 tri-band R8000 with current firmware that I am generally happy with but have been considering upgrading to a MESH system in the hope of improving my outside WIFI range which is, for me, quite poor ( note: tried 'everything' to improve this bar upgrading router system but failed). I expect this is a naive question but why would I upgrade to these ASUS routers as opposed to setting up a MESH network?
No such thing as a naive question! This Asus system IS a Merch system (with really great speeds and coverage). I focused on the securtiy for this video, but its literally running my personal home and handles all the devices - and there are a lot of those devices!
Always great Videos, . . this one . . could you please stop "Fading-to-white" it's very difficult to view in a dark room. Thank you Mr. Segev.
I have the ASUS RT AX3000 router...still going strong years later lol but looking to upgrade my router later on.
Nice! That is why I love to work with ASUS - their products last and keep getting updates (unlike many other companies...)
@@LironSegev I've tried companies like TP-Link, Netgear and Tenda and all shit and slow, UI is crap but with Asus their UI is easy to follow. I'm based in Australia and my connection is 1000/50
my router is OLD
would you recommend tp link ax1500 or same item ax10
or another router ... yes your record
yes you did aus.. but yet dont know if its sold here
The problem with most of these new routers as they don't do hairpin nat. And that makes it impossible for me to see my web server without going outside of my network or using a cellular connection. So I stick with my Linksys wrt 3200 ACM router because it works.
Hi Liron, do you still need a vpn to protect your privacy from isp (and hackers)? Or is asus enough?
I'd say yes indeed,
Just on question about printers. Does the hard drive on the printer store the info when you sent it when your are printing info to Paper?
depends on the company but many do
EXCELLENT!
Many thanks!
Sponsered video’s always give me gosebumps
Good to know. Just curious which would you rather I show you products I don't personally use or have any idea if they are good or products I know work?
@@LironSegev keep the good work i respond only because sponsered products, your channel is great don’t be offended
This is only mine opinion and that doens’t matter wich channel or subject is displayed
I like the Asus mesh router - I went out and got a pair recently. However, it doesn't log the Ai Protection events. Even though I went to a test site and did get the warnings as they occurred, there was nothing logged, even hours later. So this worries me because I'm not sure I can trust it very much if a simple think like logging events isn't being done.. Am I missing something?
My head is swimming right now. Was close to buying a Deco XE75 Pro. Now what do I do?? 😢
Australia has a long way to go for descent speed 🤬
Does the app allow you to block other apps on your phone from accessing the internet?
So glad i live on acreage. No worries here.
Quick question; Why did you cover your public IP? Do you have a static one?
More than likely for privacy reasons and because @LironSegev is not running any servers.
Can I buy the 2 piece system and use them in different houses or have to be used together?
Hmmm interesting approach. I guess you could as each one is a standalone system. However you obviously will not be able to use the mesh (ie have the second unit as the "extender") and of course each house needs their own Internet connection.
Darn, I NEED QUAD-BAND!😂😂
A great product from your Chinese security experts. ASUS is a Chinese owned company. Something to contemplate.
Ok. Let's play.
Your phone components are made in China.
So are the tech chips in your car.
And in your home appliances.
And in your computer, tablet, cameras etc.etc.etc
So what does that mean?
You going back to pen and paper, riding a horse, and getting offline?
something to contemplate
Thank you... I'm a big fan of ASUS. Tech support could be better Time Machine setup does not work.
Hmm, with AI Protection u have to be ok with terms and conditions from Trend Micro. Is a third-party security option...
I get excited if I can get over 20mbs!😂
hahaha yes I know the feeling from the Uk thats why I moved to THAILAND!!!
@@ebaystars 🤣🤣
Is that really your internet speed. My max is 50Mps. Our fastest available in Australia is 100Mps. If you really get 800, I can see why foreigners say our internet is so slow.
Not true. I get 937 mbs in Australia using NBN
Dude, most people won't be able to afford those prices, so I'd like more advice on keeping the router that came with my Frontier internet service safer
If trend micro can activate a vpn that uses your home network wouldn't that mean they can access it when ever they want = you are now connected to trend micro botnet?
Not at all as you control the access. Trend doesn't get access
I'm ready to get it
Mine is open on purpose
to Xfinity's stalking.
The stalkers haven't
figured out that po po
is watching, too.
Too funny.
If I buy one of these then I can't get rid of my t-mobile WiFi?
My internet is slow. My internet plan is slow.
hey Liron Segev I don't know what's wrong with my wifi router.It is the slowest wifi router I have ever met .I was asking if you can help me
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There are discrepancies in your speed tests.
06:19 Speed test: WiFi Signal has full bars.
06:20 Speed test: WiFi Signal has still full bars.
06:21 Speed test: WiFi Signal has decreased to 3 bars.
WiFi signal or distance in general should be constant (or at least in this use case) when comparing speed test results to not affect the overall result of the test.
eh....you ok? what speed test are you talking about?
@@LironSegev on the 1st part, those 3 sets of speed tests. youtube automatically marked my comment as timestamps, my bad
oh its a well known fact that those "bars" are not a real indicator of the decibel power. It complicated to explain in a comment, but you can google it and see the mathemtical calulcation of how it works vs the real decibels and how it varies based on so many factors. The point still stands: a router riddled with malware will have a direct impact.
@@LironSegev Is it possible to remove the malware on a router once it is infected?
Lock your devices with mac address and disallow anything else, and hide the SSID.
my internet speed is super slow
That means quality of your line is crap.
like I said, slow internet doesn't automatically mean you are hacked - here is a guide to check what the issue is with your internet speed: czcams.com/video/3jbuekgsthU/video.html
I suggest you get full fibre optic cable ISP
How is your net that fast? Dang!!!
Hi Liron,
I've been a member for yrs & live in Australia. I watched this clip & bought a "ASUS ZenWiFi Pro AXE110000 Tri Band WiFi Router Model:- ET12 from Amazon's Australian website. I unwrapped it & was so disheartened to discover it's not designed for usage in Australia. All plugs & of course the holes on the unit itself. Can you please let me know when this unit will be available in Australia for Australians? I'd like to give you my email address but obviously its too public a forum to do so. I really hope this will be available here really soon. I can't express how disappointed I am about this because I'm an old bat & have trouble trying to keep myself safe on the net.
Thanks for all your wonderful help & advice over the years. Well...except for this particular hiccup 😢😊
What if we're using a VoIP device for a home phone?
It uses the internet so I don't see an issue.
Does this block wifi jammers? I Keep getting my wifi jammed and believe its my neighbor's jamming my cameras. Please advice how to stop this?
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Thanks for the reply. Is there a way to report or proof that my neighbor's are doing this?
@@HappyVibeRaider You can try contacting the FCC (Federal Communications Commission ) if you're in the USA. If they are truly jamming your WiFi, it is a violation of Federal code. They also have the needed equipment to determine the cause of the jamming.
Thanks for the advice.
TP-Link Archer BE24000 Quad-Band WiFi 7❤
Can hackers disable AIprotection PRO?
Almost $1000, NUTS
Irrelevant for me, as no one can get close enough to my wifi to pick it up.
Expensive AF.
What about Wi-Fi modems?
not sure what a wifi modem is. There is a modem that translates the signal from your service provider into data. There is a WiFi that gives you the ability to connect via wifi. There is a cellular modem so that you can connect to the internet via the cell data and that may have WiFi capabilities so you can connect to it via wifi.
But there isn't such a thing as wifi modem. So I am not sure what you are referring to.
Let me know
@@LironSegev @rickk.4277 or perhaps they are talking about a cell phone modem?
@@LironSegev He meant "Cable Modem". I saw him say it in a newer comment.
"What about Cable Modems?" (Paraphrasing)
800 Mega Bytes per second? Bits/bytes... not easy it seems even for a professional...
WAY to expensive. Forget it!
ROOOOOTER!!!!!!
k
$699????
ButNet ???
Question, who owns Asus? A quick search says its China, hum!
Thanks ❤🇮🇱
You kinda lost me as soon as you said "they sponsored this video..."
You are right. Better to show you crappy products instead of products that I personally use. Totally makes sense 🤦
Talking about security, but promoting wifi ? Wifi should even be insulated from the rest of your network
lol i have 20 megabit internet
🇵🇸 🇵🇸 🇵🇸
Y DON'T YOU KNOW THE firmware is now only updatable by the ISP? 😶
who in their right mind uses the equipment provided by the ISP? 🤦♂️ That equipment is usually crap and you have zero control over it.
Most smart people simply use the modem from the ISP and get their own routers.
is bitcoin mining dagerus?
Its rooter not rowter
Whatever I say someone is going to have a heart attack. In South Africa we called it a rooter. In the USA, it's called a rowter. People really need to get over themselves. 😂
TOO LATE!
First, as a non ignorant techie, you would NOT be using ANY edge device that does not get updates!!!
Old news for the actual sysadmins…
I love comments like this. Companies go to great effort knowing not everyone is technical so they try to make it as easy as possible for more people to get secure. And then we have this guy. I don't get it. If you know your stuff, congrats 👏
@LironSegev My apologies, I meant cable modem.
Great vids! In order to use Instant Guard do you know if UPnP must be turned on?
I have the Asus AX86U and UPnP off and instant guard works fine.
This was great until you installed the Trend Micro Spyware onto your Modem