When it comes to securing your wireless network, it’s easy to focus on the obvious devices like laptops, smartphones, and tablets. However, every item on your network is a potential entry point for bad actors, and that includes your wireless printer. Yes, you read that right – your wireless printer can be a vulnerability in […]

Ever wonder how your computer connects to the vast reaches of the internet? It’s all thanks to your router – that box of blinking lights that acts like your own personal internet translator. But here’s the thing: an unsecured router is like leaving your front door wide open! Let’s talk about how to lock down […]

Many Wi-Fi routers give the Wi-Fi’s owner the option to create a guest network for people who visit. These allow guests to access and use the internet, but they can’t access other connected resources like shared folders or connected devices such as printers. To set one up, access your router’s management software (usually accessible through […]

There’s a sea of high-end routers and network adapters, capable of absurdly fast connection speeds for dozens of devices at once. The signals traverse much farther than your average router and they’re loaded with advanced customization options. None of which makes any difference if your ISP’s data plan can’t take advantage of it. If you […]

Ignoring your network’s security is a recipe for having it breached. Some may want to leech off your internet connection, which can slow it down or open it up to bad actors. Others may want the data that’s inside your network. If you’re an entrepreneur, you could be made vulnerable to data breaches or ransomware. […]

There’s a wide range of networking equipment to choose from, and knowing which is best for your network can keep it running smoothly. For example, if your Wi-Fi needs to cover long distances, consider investing in a wireless extender, powerline adapter or mesh network. A wireless extender is useful if you want your Wi-Fi signal […]