Home Wi-Fi
Guides and tips for Home Wi-Fi.
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Guides and tips
2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz: which Wi-Fi should I use?
Use 5 GHz (or 6 GHz) when you're close to the router and want speed. Use 2.4 GHz when you need more range or have to go through walls.
Download time calculator
Enter a file size and your internet speed to estimate a best-case download time.
Find your router's admin page
Find your router's address on the sticker or as the Default Gateway on your PC, then type it in a browser. Menu names and default addresses vary by brand.
Is my Wi-Fi secure?
Check your home Wi-Fi against 9 basics. The checklist runs in your browser and does not touch the network.
Is this website down, or is it me?
Run quick checks in your browser to see if the problem is your connection, then jump to official status pages.
Restart the router the right way
Power-cycle your router (and modem, if you have one) without pressing Reset. A restart clears a stuck connection; a factory reset wipes your settings.
Secure your home Wi-Fi in 15 minutes
A short home Wi-Fi checkup: change the default router login, use WPA3 or WPA2 AES, set a strong Wi-Fi password, turn on a guest network, and check for updates.
Set up a guest Wi-Fi network
Turn on your router's guest Wi-Fi, give it its own password, and keep visitors and internet-only gadgets off your main network. Menu names vary by brand.
Should I restart the router?
Tap through a few yes/no questions to see if restarting your router and modem will help.
Why is my Wi-Fi slow?
Figure out whether slow internet is your Wi-Fi, your plan, or your ISP: test near the router, restart the modem and router, check the band, then fix placement.
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