Routers connect multiple computers and devices via wired or wireless connections. A router is a device that “routes” traffic between devices and the internet, as its name implies. Wireless routers connect to the internet via a cable. They transmit and receive data from the outside world using built-in antennas.
Today’s typical home has many internet-connected devices. These include personal computers, smartphones, and tablets, printers as well as smart TVs, and thermostats. These devices can all be connected to your router. Your home network can carry data such as emails, movies, and live feeds from your baby camera. Each of these uses different amounts of bandwidth. Your router will respond to your requests to add more devices to your network.
What should you look for in a wireless router?
WiFi coverage
The size of your home and the barriers that block signals reaching their destination, such as walls, mirrors, and fireplaces, will determine the strength of your WiFi signal. A reliable router will reach all areas of your home. To extend your WiFi coverage throughout the house, choose a router that supports a mesh network.
WiFi controls
A router should be easy to set up and use. You can get user-friendly apps to help you set parental controls, manage guest networks, manage your network, and limit user time.
WiFi security
When choosing a router, WiFi security should be a top priority. Cybercriminals may use a router to gain access to personal information. So that hackers don’t install viruses or malware, you want to make sure your router has many security features, such as device quarantining and signed firmware upgrades.
The router provides information about the most visited sites.
The majority of popular routers offer a web-based dashboard. You will need to know the router’s IP Address to get there. It’s easy to locate the router’s IP address in Windows Control Panel (look under “Default Gateway”) and Mac System Preferences (“Router”) if you don’t have it handy. To access the dashboard, type the router’s IP address in a browser window. You will likely see a login screen. You will likely be presented with a login screen. Once you have logged in, go to the router’s logs. The specific router will determine how you get there. You may have to enable the log option in some cases. You will see all websites visited in the log.
Take control of your WiFi traffic
It can be helpful for parents to know which websites were visited by others connected to their home WiFi network. This is especially important for parents who want to make sure that their children are surfing responsibly and safely. Comodo cWatch Office makes it simple and provides many features to protect your home or office network. Comodo cWatch Office is a cloud-based, security-as-a-service solution, which means you don’t need to purchase or install any software or hardware, so it’s easy to use–you can secure all your internet-connected devices in just minutes.
Comodo cWatch Office provides full visibility to web traffic, even if devices are not connected from your office or home. These are just a few of the security and control features that Comodo’s cWatch Office offers:
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- Filtering domains based on category: You can make per-device policies for web access based on specific sites.
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