Changing the default passwords on these devices is essential for maintaining security and preventing unauthorized access. Here’s a list of devices that often come with default passwords:
Routers
- Wireless routers
- Mesh routers
- Virtual routers
- Gaming routers
IoT Devices
- Smart home devices: thermostats, locks, lights, plugs, speakers, doorbells, security cameras
- Healthcare devices: blood pressure monitors, glucose monitors, thermometers
- Automotive devices: connected cars, dash cameras
- Environmental devices: air quality monitors, water sensors, soil sensors
- Smart appliances: refrigerators, ovens, washing machines
Web Interfaces
- VOIP phone systems
- Cloud services and SaaS platforms
- Web hosting and domain management
Printers & More
- Printers
- Modems
- Digital Video Recorder (DVR): analog cameras
- Network Video Recorder (NVR): home security cameras
Access Points
- Standalone Access Points: Individual units that connect to a router or switch to provide WiFi.
- Controller-Based Access Points: Managed centrally by a wireless LAN controller, making it easier to manage multiple APs and providing advanced features like load balancing and seamless roaming.
- Mesh Access Points:Designed to work together in a mesh network, providing coverage over a larger area by communicating with each other to distribute data.
Kiosk Devices
- Educational: campus information, library
- Banking & financial services: ATM, bill pay
- Government & public service: voter registration, DMV
- Healthcare: patient check-in, pharmacy
- Transportation: ticketing, car rental
- Retail: self-checkout, information, loyalty programs
- Food & beverage: self-service ordering, vending
- Entertainment: movie tickets, amusement parks
- Hospitality: check-in/check-out, tourist information
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