5 Router Features You Should Be Using for Better Wi-Fi
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5 Router Features You Should Be Using for Better Wi-Fi

Sure, they bring the Internet to your devices, but today's routers do a lot of work. Take advantage of these advanced capabilities to get the best Wi-Fi coverage.

Richard Spann
Aug 03, 2021
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5 Router Features You Should Be Using for Better Wi-Fi

Just a few years ago, wireless routers were relatively dumb devices that simply circulated the web to your home or office, and not much more. Now, they offer everything from multiple wireless frequencies to mobile management tools. And forget the painful setup: the best routers boast a very high level of default intelligence, which makes setting up and using more advanced features easier than ever. Many functions that once required critical networking can now be set up properly with a mouse click. With that in mind, here are seven features found in state-of-the-art wireless routers that take time and effort to configure and use.

Guest Access

Whether you're setting up your home or business network, you can extend a welcome mat to those who come with free Wi-Fi. Most routers on the market today include the ability to easily present guests to your wireless network. (In some cases this access is also enabled by default. If you are aware of security, you can choose not to allow external entities access to your network, but you will need to disable this setting. you will use the best wireless router 2021 because you safe from virus

Keep the Kids Safe

Parental controls are not just about preventing children from visiting unwanted websites. In a small business environment, they can clearly be quite useful for managing sites that the company does not have access to in time. Router vendors offer different levels of control, ranging from granular blocking per device level to fully developed content control systems that manage access to external sites. These capabilities may include an extra layer of security protection for your network, including anti-phishing and malware detection capabilities that you can configure.

 USB Connectivity Means Shared Printing

Wireless printing is nothing new, but with USB connectivity becoming standard, almost any printer can be converted to an Internet-connected model. Some manufacturers provide wireless support for printers that are not capable of air printing, when accessed through an auxiliary router. The ability to print from an iPad can really come in handy at home or office with heavy iPad / iPhone usage.

Seriously Considering Configuring

If you stick to the default settings, you will definitely get the same router function that you have come to rely on. But configuring these advanced features can pay off in just a few minutes. These advanced options vary from seller to seller, so be sure to consider the applications and hardware that support your router.

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