Reduce interference. Some networking equipment uses a 2. This is the same frequency as most microwaves and many cordless phones. If you turn on the microwave or get a call on a cordless phone, your wireless signal might be temporarily interrupted. You can avoid most of these issues by using a cordless phone with a higher frequency, such as 5. Security is always important; with a wireless network, it's even more important because your network's signal could be broadcast outside your home.
If you don't help secure your network, people with PCs nearby could access info stored on your network PCs and use your Internet connection. Change the default user name and password. This helps protect your router. Most router manufacturers have a default user name and password on the router and a default network name also known as the SSID.
Someone could use this info to access your router without you knowing it. To help avoid that, change the default user name and password for your router.
See the documentation for your device for instructions. Set up a security key password for your network. Wireless networks have a network security key to help protect them from unauthorized access. See the documentation for your router for more detailed info, including what type of security is supported and how to set it up.
In Windows 7 or Windows 8. Select Set up a new network , then choose Next. The wizard will walk you through creating a network name and a security key. Write down your security key and keep it in a safe place. You can also save your security key on a USB flash drive by following the instructions in the wizard. Use a firewall. A firewall is hardware or software that can help protect your PC from unauthorized users or malicious software malware.
Running a firewall on each PC on your network can help control the spread of malicious software on your network, and help protect your PCs when you're accessing the Internet. Windows Firewall is included with this version of Windows. Select the Network or Wifi icon in the notification area. Uninstall and reinstall the network adapter. Hope this helps. Write to us for further assistance.
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If you are interested in troubleshooting, and creating network maps, then I recommend that you try NPM now. Assuming that you have a Wireless network card, then all you have to do is to left, repeat, left-click the icon in the Navigation Area. See screenshot to the right. The first thing that strikes you once you launch the Network and Sharing Center is the network map.
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