How to secure home network routers (Install security certificates)?

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Home network routers typically have their configuration interfaces accessible via local IP addresses like 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1, which are not inherently secure as they often use HTTP instead of HTTPS. To enhance security, users can install security certificates to encrypt communication between their devices and the router. While there are free services that provide these certificates, the feasibility of installation on standard consumer routers is questioned. Many routers do not support external access or may restrict access based on specific settings, making their security requirements different from publicly accessible web pages. The discussion highlights the challenges and considerations in securing router interfaces effectively.
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How to secure home network router pages, which by default point to an http://
Hi,
My home network router page is stored at a http:// xxx.xxx.x.xx address, thus not stored securely. As I understand, I must install security ceritificates on them in order to secure them (i.e., encrypt back-forth communication). There are(verified) sites that offer such certificates for free . Has anyone been able to do this, i.e., install security certificates, using run-of-the-mill routers, i.e., rather than fancier corporate ones?
 
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You mean, the configuration interface of your router? And the address is the usual 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 -kind of thing?

As far as I know (had only a very limited number of routers yet) these are not available from 'outside', or - depending on the setting - may be available only from a set address/port, access might be disabled from wifi and so.
In short, the security of this interface is fundamentally different and less demanding compared to pages 'for the wild'.
 
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