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Setting up a home network properly makes a huge difference to reliability. Start by positioning your router centrally in your home rather than in a corner or cupboard. Walls, especially thick concrete ones, kill wifi signal.
For the router itself, log into its admin panel (usually by typing 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 in a browser). Change the default admin password immediately — factory passwords are public knowledge. Also rename your wifi network to something that doesn't identify your router model.
Separate your IoT devices (smart bulbs, thermostats, cameras) onto a guest network if your router supports it. This isolates them from your main devices in case any smart device gets compromised.
For wired connections, use ethernet whenever possible for desktops, gaming consoles, and smart TVs. Wired is always more reliable and faster than wifi. A cheap network switch lets you run multiple wired connections from one router port.
by brittneywalker
· 36 upvotes
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by vikramchatterjee798
· 3 upvotes