What are the eight tips for using Wifi?
1. Relocate WiFi location
If you want to be able to access the Internet in every corner of your home, the placement of the router is very important. The central location in the home allows you to receive wireless network signals everywhere. Generally there are no walls or obstacles blocking, and the signal of the wireless network will be stronger.
2. Install DD-WRT firmware
According to Taiwan’s JustShare blog information, each wireless router has an operating system, each manufacturer’s wireless router operating system is also different, and its code has not been announced. Although users can use these wireless devices normally, users cannot change it. Operating system, so there are inevitably deficiencies in actual use.
In this environment, the DD-WRT driver firmware came into being. It provides functions that are not available in general router firmware, including installing DD-WRT not only to prevent hacking, but also to enhance the router's transmit power.
The use of DD-WRT in the router at home means that the operating system of the original device is abandoned, and then a new operating system is replaced. This wireless router is more powerful than traditional wireless routers and supports more applications, such as You can use settings such as QoS, speed limit, and number of connections to optimize bandwidth; or you can easily implement wireless timing switches.
Users can log in to the router's management page (generally http://192.168.1.1). In the wireless settings, modify the wireless channel in the house manually. Experts suggest that you can try a few times until you find the best channel. value. It is recommended that you can use WiFiStumbler or WiFiAnalyzer software to find the best channel for your home router.
3. Reduce interference from other wireless devices
In addition to the wireless signals in the neighbor's home that will interfere, other wireless devices in your home will also affect WiFi efficiency, such as microwave ovens, wireless phones or household appliances. Therefore, keep the router away from them as much as possible. If you choose a dual-band router (DualBandRouter), you can also solve the problem of interference from other wireless devices.
4. Increase the security of the router
Experts recommend using WPA (Wi-FiProtectedAccess) or WPA2 password to strengthen the security of the router. (Fotolia)
The router was hacked, and the number of people using WiFi in the home increased. It is inevitable that the carrying capacity of the wireless router will be exceeded. It will also affect the speed of the wireless network, resulting in continuous disconnection. In addition, because it will be hacked, the information on the computer becomes very insecure.
Regularly change the router's login password to reduce the chance of being hacked, or choose a router that can set WiFi coverage, and choose a router that only allows fixed users to connect. Experts recommend that users use WPA (WiFiProtectedAccess) password.
5. Turn the old router into a Wi-Fi relay station
Turning the old router into a WiFi repeater (Repeater) not only saves the cost of purchasing a WiFi extender (Extender), but also can receive strong signals in every corner of the home. DD-WRT firmware must be used in conjunction with this method.
6. Set the best channel value (WirelessChannel)
When you want to connect your smartphone, tablet or laptop to your home WiFi, there are usually many options in the network options, that is, the front and back, left and right, and even the Wi-Fi in the neighbor's house up and down. Options. In fact, these wireless signals will interfere with each other and affect the wireless network signal at home.
7. Add a can to enhance Wi-Fi signal
Cut the tin can and install it on the router to boost the WiFi signal. In addition to cans, filter dishes for washing vegetables have the same effect. Objects with a parabolic appearance can collect non-directional wireless signals.
8. Set automatic restart
Set the router to automatically restart, which can be through DD-WRT or socket timer. Here I suggest that the router can automatically restart once a day. Some newer routers can be restarted through the smartphone app.
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