Installing a New Router? Make Sure to Tweak These Settings

There’s no life without the Internet and no home without Wi-Fi. It has become an integral part of our lives. We never imagined ourselves giving so much importance to the router, a device that transmits wi-fi signals in our home and keep us connected. And when you have a new router for installation, we recommend taking a step-by-step approach. Let’s look at a few router settings that need change at your end.

Network name and password
Every router comes with a default network name and password, but do not stick to it. Since every manufacturer has their own defined rules for setting password and user name, it gets easier for hackers to get entry into your network. As soon as you get the router, login to your account, change the network name and set a password. Try keeping password a little long and a mix of numbers, special character and uppercase.

Network bands
Modern-day routers come with two frequencies - 2.5GHz and 5GHz. Although both the frequency bands are on by default, you must check the status for confirmation. Also, you should know that 2.5GHz is the frequency in which your Bluetooth, microwave and other electronic appliances also work, making it more crowded. 5GHz is less congested and fast. However, it has a shorter range than 2.4 GHz. If both the modes aren’t on, turn them on so that the router can select which device to keep on which frequency.

Parental Controls
Most router with app control have restricted access, wi-fi pause and other features. If you have kids at home, it makes to activate router kid control features during the initial setup. This way, kids will have the habit of limited access to the Internet and other restrictions as well.

Guest Network
Setting up a guest network is not a bad idea, especially with so many security concerns arising over the Internet. Keep all the devices that you use on private mode and have a separate network for the guests. This way, you will never hesitate in sharing the wifi credentials and your network speed will also not hamper.

When you move to a new home or have Internet connection installed at your place, make sure you spend some time in changing the settings during initial setup and enjoy uninterrupted and safe access.