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Top 5 Tips to Setting a Strong Home Networking System

12/12/2018

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Looking to make your home smarter? If yes, then you will definitely need to opt for Home Networking, as the internet will keep all your devices connected to each other. But setting up a strong networking system can be a daunting task. In this post, we will discuss top tips on how to make sure to create a strong Home Networking system.
In order to start building your network, first, you have to check if your internet provider is giving a router in your internet package. If yes then you are set to go.
  • Strategic Router Placement
This first step of creating a strong home network is by keeping the router at the place where all your devices which are to be connected to the router are in range to pick up the wifi signal.
It is suggested that your router should be kept in the middle of the house in an open space where the signal can get equivalently distributed. Keep the router as far away from the walls to avoid congestion of signal. And still, you will feel the signal is week try placing an aluminum foil on the side of the router. This makes the signal stronger.
  • Right Wi-Fi Band
Routers come in 2 bandwidths, the 2.4 Gigahertz (GHz) and 5 GHz. If you have a large house and the wifi signal needs to penetrate through multiple walls and floors, then opting for a 2.4 GHz is more advisable. But you are looking for speed and more security, then using the 5 GHz is the best option.
  • Change default Name and Password
Smart homes offer great security, but it is always vulnerable to hacking and cyber threats. Therefore, it is a must to change the default name and password of the router to keep your devices protected from any kind of cyber threat.
  • Update Firmware and Anti-Virus
Like other smart devices, routers also have software in-build in them. To keep our home network secured from hacking, we need to update the latest firmware in our routers. This will improve the security as well as performance.
  • Protect your Smart Appliances
If you are creating a strong Home Networking system, then you should be aware that your smart devices can be hacked. To avoid such problems, change the names and passwords of these devices on a regular basis. Add authentication features and also update the software to be secured.
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