Articles in this category Can you recommend a router? Router recommendations have been moved here. How can I get Internet out to my shop, granny flat, rental unit, etc.? Depending on how far away your remote building is from your main house, and the density of obstructions between the two buildings (e.g., trees, sheds, RV, etc.)... How is the router and indoor-cabling all hooked up? How do I connect a 'device' to the Internet? All wireless devices connect to the Internet the same way. Actually, what you do is connect your wireless device to your wireless router, and then the router co... How do I reboot (power-cycle) my router? The easiest way to reboot (power-cycle) your router is: Step 1: To find the router's power cord ( How often should you be rebooting your router? Here's the answer, https://www.familyhandyman.com/diy-a Router Apps Download the app for your router to your smart phone. You can then manage your router (e.g., firmware updates, parental controls, etc.) from your mobile device.... How important are Wifi security & passwords The types of wireless security encryption has evolved over the years. However, with identity theft being such a growing crime, we only recommend using wifi secu... What if I forgot my wifi name or password? Routers have two passwords - one for managing the router, and one for the wifi. I generally recommend customers use the wifi password for both passwords. That w... How do I update the router's firmware? Routers have firmware (software) that you need to update every couple of months. These firmware updates are critical as they provide performance improvements, s... How many simultaneous devices can I connect? Most routers support up to approximately 250 connected devices. Routers can accommodate a small number (usually between one and four) of wired Ethernet devices ... Why do I have two wifis? Most router's today have two wifis - a 2.4 GHz wifi (e.g., NETGEAR99 or ASUS) and a 5 GHz wifi (e.g., NETGEAR99-5G or ASUS-5G). All older routers just have the ... How do I reset my router to factory defaults? All wireless routers have a reset button which resets the router back to factory default settings (aka like you just bought it off the store shelf). Under norma... What is my router's default login? If you reset your router to factory defaults and need to login to it, try this link to find the manufacturer's default login credentials. I reset my router to factory defaults but now I don't have Internet Once you reset your router to factory default settings (usually using a paperclip to reset it), you need to first take your router through the built-in setup wi... How long does a router last? There are a several factors that determine how long a router will last, but on average, you should figure that a router has about a 4-5 year lifespan. After 2-3... Is there anything that can interfere with my router's wifi signal? Wireless interference is unfortunately inevitable, but the trick is to minimize the levels of interference. The three main sources are: Radio, Physical and Elec...
