Does the router save the internet history? - all information
The router ensures that the PC is connected to the Internet. In this practical tip, we will tell you whether the history is saved.
Does the router save a history? All information at a glance
- By default, most routers create logs of usage.
- A wide variety of information can be found in these logs: date of activation, connection and much more.
- With some routers, the Internet history is also saved in these logs.
- You can view these logs after you have logged into the interface of the router.
- Regardless of this, your internet history is saved by the provider for 6 months according to the law.
- This is to ensure that criminal activity can be tracked online.
- However, these details are difficult for you to see. The data are more relevant for investigative authorities.
- If there is an advertisement, it can be clearly demonstrated, for example, with which PC you were on which page and when.
In the next practical tip we will show you how you can delete your internet history in the browser.