Skip to content Your home router connects your home network to the Internet. This connects to the telephone network via a broadband filter. This is used for connecting to a cable modem or fibre modem as shown below: On the Local side the router will have a Wi-Fi interface and Ethernet ports. Note: newer connection points have the filter built in. See Beginners guide to home routers Router Configuration To change the configuration settings of the router you will need to login to the router.
There are several ways you can do this,they are: Using a computer connected with a USB cable. Using a computer connected with an Ethernet cable and a web interface. Using a computer connected using Wi-Fi and a web interface. The Wi-Fi password. Step 2 Connecting to the Router To connect to the router you need to know: The router IP address The router default admin username and password Common default addresses are: Common default admin user account name and password are admin and administrator and password is password This site has a comprehensive list of admin account names and passwords To login open a web browser and enter the IP address of the router e.
You should get a welcome screen or an overview screen as shown above. If you try to make changes you will be prompted to login. Common Configuration Changes Once you are logged in you can change the router configuration. There are several things that you usually need to configure to improve usability and security. Internal IP address ranges. Changing the Network SSID and Password It is a good idea to change this to a name and password that are easy to remember for you, but not easy to guess.
Most of the time the Router can detect the connections type and will configure itself. This user name and password is supplied in you ISP setup details. To find the information you may need to go online. Try a search using the search query: Provider e. BT,talktalk dsl password third party router.
Secure Wireless Setup Wireless networks are insecure, and if you live in a densely populated area you may find that you can see and access the wireless networks of your neighbours and vice versa. Because of this you should always encrypt your wireless connections. The 5 GHz frequency band offers faster speeds but shorter distances. Wi-Fi Channel Selection Wi-fi 2. The general idea is to choose a channel that has the least interference from other channels. Most wireless routers today will auto detect and choose the best channel.
The settings on mine are shown below and they are the default ones: Note: You should only have one DHCP server on a home network. Most routers have it enabled by default as shown below for my BT Hub It is recommended that you disable it.
Disable WPS WPS is a very useful feature that allows you to add devices to the network without having to enter a password. From a security standpoint it is a weakness and so you should disable it. When you are involved in a network restructure you can enable it and then disable it afterwards. Coverage Security Where you place a wireless router is important especially if you have a large home.
A router needs mains power and also access to the Internet connection point. Using a Third Party Router Although you can use a third party router rather than the router supplied by you ISP it is not always a good idea.
In the UK my provider BT will only troubleshoot a line if you are using their router. Having said that it is a good idea to have a spare router in case yours fails. If you need to do it manually by checking for updates then you should.
Summary On Home routers it is common to change the. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
How to Change Your Router Settings. Jump to Gain Access to a Router. Change Router IP Address. Change the Wireless Channel and Band. Set Up Parental Controls. Activate Remote Management. Click the Settings icon. Click View your network properties. Type the address into the URL bar of your favorite web browser. Log in with the default username and password both admin, usually. Go to settings. Select Change Router Password or a similar option.
Enter the new password. Save the new settings. Log in with the default username and password. Click on Setup. Choose Network Settings. Click on Save Setting. Choose Wireless Settings. Type in your new SSID. Save the new settings and wait for your router to restart. Enter the router user name and password. Select Guest Network. Give the guest network name.
Select a security option. Step 2: Select Network. Step 4: Click on the Advanced button. Step 3: Tap Wi-Fi. On Samsung phones, skip to Step 6. Step 2: Tap Wi-Fi. Step 3: Tap on your network. Log in using a web browser. Search by zip code Search Providers. Author - Rebecca Lee Armstrong Rebecca Lee Armstrong has more than six years of experience writing about tech and the internet, with a specialty in hands-on testing.
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