Wi-Fi router with integrated touch-screen and enhanced security features

A method of configuring a wireless router, said router comprising a wired or optical network interface, an integrated touch screen, and a wireless Wi-Fi output, said router having security parameters, said method comprising:

• configuring said security parameters with default values that are unique to each individual router;
• wherein when said wireless router is at least initially installed into a network, the default security parameters cannot be predicted by an outside attacker;
• using a router integrated microprocessor or microcontroller and embedded router security configuration software to display router configuration instructions on said integrated touch screen, prompting for user input on said integrated touch screen, and using parameters entered by said user input on said integrated touch screen to configure said security parameters;
• displaying a mix of text and non-text graphical images on said integrated touch screen, and receiving user input by detecting user touch commands on either said text or non-text graphical images;
• and wherein the administrator of said router may then further configure the security parameters of said router by direct touch or stylus input onto said integrated touch screen without the need to use a different computerized device.