On
many occasions, it is interesting to change our devices. An example is
purchasing a new router to achieve higher Internet speed, better coverage, and
performance. There are many options that we have at our
disposal. Now, you have to take into account certain factors so that
everything works as well as possible and does not have problems. In this
article, we talk about common mistakes to avoid
when using a new router.
What mistakes to avoid when buying a router
We may decide to buy a new router to have a better connection. It
could also happen that we have changed our telephone company and they give us a
new one. Whatever the case, some important aspects must be taken into
account so as not to have problems that could put our security and privacy at risk,
in addition to affecting the proper functioning.
Keep factory settings
One of the clearest mistakes is keeping the settings that came from the factory with
the router. We should not start using the Internet without first changing
some default parameters. For example, we talk about changing the name of
the Wi-Fi network, the password, the type of encryption if necessary ...
Keeping the router as it comes from the factory can be
used by hackers to carry out their attacks. They can know certain
vulnerabilities that affect a specific model and put security at risk.
Don't use a strong password
Another very important mistake is to use any
key. One tip that we must keep in mind is to use a correct password . When
using a new router, the normal thing is that we have a password that already
comes from the factory. This password is not secure, since in many cases
it follows a pattern established by the model and could be found out by
hackers.
The key that we believe must be correct, it must contain
everything necessary to make it strong and cannot be easily
ascertained. It must contain letters (upper and lower case), numbers and
also other special symbols. All this, in addition, in a random way.
Leave
without updating the firmware
This is something that many users do not
take into account when purchasing a new router or after a long time of
use. The firmware must always be updated to the latest version , since
this way we will achieve the performance improvements that are included, but
also correct possible vulnerabilities that can be exploited by intruders to
carry out attacks.
Put
it in the wrong place
Of course, we must find a way to correctly
place our new router and that it can offer a good connection. On many
occasions, users place it anywhere
in the home , near a power outlet, telephone line and,
sometimes, where it is least in the way.
However, it must be borne in mind that we
must place it in a good location and thus avoid problems. It must be
located in a central place in the house, from where you can properly distribute
the connection. Dead zones must be avoided.
Not
using the correct wiring
It is true that today most devices are
connected by cable ,
but there are still many that allow a wired connection. This means that we
must use the correct wiring. There are different types of network
cables . Basically we can say that in case of using a cable in
poor condition or old we will have the speed limitation of 100 Mbps.
Ultimately, these are some basic mistakes
to avoid when using a new router. We must take into account this that we
have mentioned and thus make it work as well as possible.
