Three different settings combine to provide a secure wireless network and they all can be changed from the router. Router login — This is the password that is required to access the router.
All routers have a default password which you should change as soon as possible to avoid unauthorized access. WiFi password — Users are required to enter this password in order to access the network.
It may have been set up when the network was installed, but over time there are a variety of reasons that you might want to change it to maintain security and control over your resources. Security mode — This is where you decide what level of security you will use to protect your network. You should always choose to employ WPA2 level at a minimum to maintain a secure network. There are a number of network settings that you may want to change. Network name — This is the name users will see when searching for a network with which to connect.
You can modify it to make it more obvious if there are competing WiFi networks in the area. You can also choose to hide the SSID which means the name must be known by users in order to achieve access. Channel — You can select the channel that your WiFi network uses to transmit data to the connected devices. Some routers can be set to automatically find the most appropriate channel. The result of a network review may indicate that you need to change WiFi channels to improve performance.
Some routers will enable you to attach external storage for use on the network or enforce parental controls to limit the access of certain devices during set time periods. Check out the documentation for your particular device to see what capabilities it affords you.
There are similarities in the process no matter what type of device you are using, as well as some differences that we will illustrate by looking at three different routers. There are two pieces of information that you will need regardless of the router you are accessing. Router login — This is the password you need to access the router. Router IP address — You will paste this IP address in your web browser in order to access your router.
Windows — Start a command prompt and enter ipconfig. The Default Gateway indicates the IP address of your router. Once you have those two items of information you are dependent on the interface that your manufacturer has provided for the router.
Here is how to get to your router and what to expect when you get there. Enter the router password in the Access Router field and click the sign-in button. The default password is admin. Enter your name and password. It's the sort of performance that earned it the Tom's Guide Award for best Wi-Fi router , even if it's not a great fit for everyone.
The faster standard and whole-home coverage of Orbi's mesh networking combine with the easy setup and stellar performance that the Orbi name is known for. With tri-band coverage that can handle 5, square feet with only a two-pack consisting of a base unit and satellite extension, the Wi-Fi 6 Netgear Orbi looks like it's the best mesh system yet.
In addition to massively improved speeds and handling of multiple devices, the Orbi also works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for seamless voice control throughout the house. And every Orbi extension that we've loved in the past works with the new Wi-Fi 6 models as well, whether it's the outdoor extensions or the Orbi Voice that has a built-in smart speaker.
The Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR is a powerful gaming router with Wi-Fi 6 speeds that goes above and beyond other gaming routers with excellent speeds and top-shelf gaming enhancements. The Netgear's high-throughput, low latency design is packed with customization options and built-in security, providing protection against hackers along with superb Wi-Fi 6 performance. It's also great for slightly larger homes, with a range of feet, easily covering that extra room that other routers can't quite reach.
If your current router isn't keeping up with your gaming abilities, the XR is one of the best gaming routers we've ever seen. With an entire dashboard of customization tools, you can optimize the router's performance in a dizzying number of ways, from CPU usage monitoring to stats that identify what apps and devices are using the most data and connection tools that let you adjust connections by ping rates and location. Read our full Netgear Nighthawk XR review.
The Eero Pro 6 combines tri-band Wi-Fi 6 networking with a mesh setup that's quicker and easier than pretty much any mesh system we've reviewed, making it the best way to get great performance throughout your home without much hassle. With a single unit covering 2, square feet with reasonably fast Wi-Fi, the three-pack Eero Pro 6 will blanket up to 6, square feet with ease - and we set up the three-piece system in about 11 minutes. It may not have the highest throughput, but the Eero Pro 6 mesh kit does well at mid-range distances where others peter out, is quick to set up and automatically adjusts just about everything.
If you want granular customization, then tools like band steering, local DNS caching and home automation tools, it's got those, too. But the Eero Pro 6 does it's best when it lets you set it and forget it, giving you speedy Wi-Fi 6 without the hassles. Read our full Eero Pro 6 review. And with excellent performance through walls and floors, the Nighthawk AX8 will work just as well in the real world as in the lab.
It may be expensive — most Wi-Fi 6 routers are — but the RAX80 offers easy setup and lets you configure the router exactly the way you want it. It's also got a foot range, but delivers better performance at distances of 50 feet, making it better suited to medium-sized homes.
If you want mesh capability and Wi-Fi 6, the TP-Link Deco X20 is the best budget option for covering larger homes with better speed and capability than any older It even earned the runner up for best mesh router in our Tom's Guide Awards.
Selling in a 3-pack of matching units, the Deco X20 covers up to 5, square feet, and can manage up to separate connected devices. With dual-band connectivity and two gigabit wired connections on each node, the Deco X20 offers great coverage and connectivity with easy setup and management. TP-Link gives you all the tools you need in the accompanying Deco app, which lets you set up your network quickly and control the individual features of the network with illustrated, easy-to-navigate menus.
Selling in a two-pack that can cover up to 5, square feet, the cheaper Orbi RBK has fewer internal antennas and a less powerful processor, which translate into reduced throughput and range. That makes it well-suited to mid-sized homes, but you'll want to step up to the 3- or 4-packs for larger coverage areas. They may be more expensive, but buying them as a package will be cheaper than adding single satellite units. With decent throughput and great range — the three-pack we reviewed can fill an 8, square feet, and is easily expanded with additional units — this affordable mesh system offers simple configuration tools and a generous three-year warranty.
It also has USB connectivity, a small touch, but one that some users will hugely appreciate. That was enough to get it named the best mesh router in our Tom's Guide Awards. But it's not the fastest mesh kit on the block, lagging behind more expensive competitors and offering none of the extra security and customization options you'd get from other manufacturers.
That said, the three-pack Linksys Velop AX is one of the best bargains in mesh networking at the moment, offering a relatively cheap way to set up a wide-ranging Wi-Fi network in a big house. Read our full Linksys Velop AX review.
The small size makes it easy to fit onto a shelf or desk, but the streamlined design does leave little room for ports — with only a WAN port, four LAN ports and two USB 3. Able to work either as a standalone router or to create a mesh network by linking it with other Linksys networking gear, the MR offers the choice of a single unit for smaller homes and apartments, or it can be incorporated into a mesh setup with other Linksys networking devices, giving you the unique ability to expand coverage for larger homes.
The dual-band router promises great speeds and the eight high-gain antennas offer some of the best wireless coverage this side of a mesh Wi-Fi system. But for pure connectivity, it also has something most other routers do not — a wealth of ports and wired connections. On the side of the router you'll also find both USB 3.
The Archer AX is powered by a 1. When it comes to Wi-Fi 6 routers that we've tested and reviewed, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX stands out as one of the best, delivering excellent performance and packaging that expanded capability alongside gaming-oriented features that will delight both the gamers and non-gamers in your house.
The GT-AX has a larger design, bristling with eight swiveling antennas. But inside that larger footprint, the router offers plenty of connectivity, with four downstream Gigabit LAN ports, a single 2. Wireless capability is even better, with performance that actually improved at longer distances, super low latency and massive Combine all of this with customization tools and gaming optimizations, and it's still one of the best gaming devices we've seen in the new breed of Wi-Fi 6 routers.
The sleek-looking design isn't festooned with antennas, nor is it blinking with an array of lights. Instead the ZenWiFi keeps things sedate with a design that could be used as bookend on a shelf, and a size that makes competing mesh systems look downright bulky. Plus, if you already have an Asus router at home, chances are pretty good that you can add it to the ZenWiFi's mesh network for even more coverage area, making it a great way to expand the coverage without giving up current hardware that you love.
Our favorite cheap Wi-FI 6 router is the Linksys MR, which proves that the capabilities and features of Wi-Fi 6 aren't limited to high-priced units. The simple-looking router is a stripped down model, sporting two simple antennas instead of the spider-like antenna arrays of other routers, and it drops niceties like built-in security and port aggregation.
But that streamlined router still delivers solid performance and Wi-Fi 6 speeds, all for an economical price. Capable of covering 1, square feet, it's perfect for apartments and smaller homes, but the Linksys MR also has a trick up its sleeve. The router can work with other recent Linksys products to create a mesh network from scratch. While it's a far cry from the speed-demon performance of more premium Wi-Fi 6 routers, it's a great basic model that provides Wi-Fi 6 capability for much, much less.
If you've been waiting to upgrade from an older Wireless-N or AC router, this is a great low-cost option to get. Read our full Linksys MR review. While not everyone will be excited about it's large desktop design — without a plug-in design, there's no hiding this extender behind the couch or in the corner — and a price that's more expensive than some routers, the proof is in the performance.
And boy, does the Netgear EAX20 deliver, with category-leading speeds and an awesome foot range. The Netgear EAX20 does one thing and does well: it extends networks that are faster and have a longer range than the competition. Throw in a handful of customization options, and add a layer of online security to help protect your home network, and it's not hard to say that this admittedly pricey extender is worth every penny. Your browser does not support JavaScript. Please turn it on for the best experience.
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