Here are a couple things to think about when setting up your home network. The first step is to log into the router and change the default admin password which is usually located on a sticker on the bottom or back of the router.
Once you have the password changed then I would suggest creating unique names for your Wi-Fi (wireless) network. Also, create a strong password, I suggest using a password generator there are several to choose from:
- https://rottenwifi.com/wifi-password-generator
- https://delinea.com/resources/password-generator-it-tool
A strong password is between 8 to 16 characters and includes an uppercase letter, lowercase letter, numeric value, and special character.
Depending on how many devices and the type of devices you are connecting you may want to segment your network meaning set up different device types on a different mode or even a completely different network within your network.
If your router is a dual band that means you have two different frequency bands to connect your devices to 2.4 or 5GHz.
You can even set up a secondary network to go along with your primary network.
Personally, I use my main network to connect my laptops, TVs, tablets, etc. I use my secondary network to connect my security cameras and network speakers.
Segmenting your network allows the traffic to not all be on the same band giving better connection speed to your devices and also helps prioritize what devices connect and when.
Most web interfaces associated with your router have these options as long as you know the username and password. You have the ability to walk through and change the default settings of your router.
