Hypothetically, if we saw all the digital signals that surround us, what would they look like? If we could physically see the WiFi footprint, what would it be? This is the question that photographer and artist Luis Hernan explores in his newest series works entitled "Creative Investigation of Wireless Spectra".

Obsessed with the invisible infrastructure of waves that hold our wireless world together, Louis decided to capture the landscape of electromagnetic waves in a series of amazing color photographs. The photographs quickly gained popularity, which prompted the author to further research in this area.

Using a long exposure camera and RSSI sensors to render WiFi networks, he was able to create these vivid pictures. The result is a beautiful collection of surreal images, both active and static. People often misuse technology, but do not even think about its nature. But thanks to Luis Hernan, you can now imagine what Wi-Fi looks like in your home!


This project aims to demonstrate the nature of the space of electromagnetic waves and prove that high technology can be visualized. If the human eye does not see something, this does not mean that it does not exist. And the author of these pictures clearly demonstrated this by making wifi waves temporarily accessible for perception.


The Digital Ethereal project is a progressive creative research project exploring the materiality of wireless protocols. As part of this work, these impressive photographs were taken.

A router is a very complex device with many technical characteristics. We will focus on those that play an important role for the buyer.

WAN port type and connection protocols

The WAN (or Internet) connector is used to connect an Internet cable to the router. This is the first detail to look out for when buying a device. It depends on it whether the router will work with the provider.

A typical router has a WAN port in one of two formats:

1. DSL(ADSL, VDSL and other subtypes) - to connect to the Internet via a telephone line.
2. Ethernet- to connect through a special provider channel.

There are universal devices that support multiple formats including DSL and Ethernet. But they are much less common.

In the now quite popular fiber-optic networks, access to the Internet is carried out through a GPON terminal, to which the router is connected. Some routers have an appropriate connector for connecting the provider's fiber optic cable directly. This allows you to get rid of the terminal, which often suffer from power surges and remove an extra link in the chain.

Provider compatibility

Internet service providers use various technologies to connect subscribers. Some of them are massive and are supported by default in all routers, others are less common and not available everywhere.

For example, many service providers use L2TP, which does not work on every router. Therefore, before buying, it is advisable to check with the provider's support service whether their networks support the router you are interested in.

If, instead of DSL and Ethernet, the provider uses specific connection technologies, which rarely happens, then it is better to trust specialists in the choice and equipment.

Number and type of LAN ports

Computers, consoles, TVs and other stationary equipment that need stable wired access to the Network are connected to the LAN ports of the router. This connection always guarantees the maximum speed, which is independent of distance and interference.

And the more such connectors there are in the router, the more devices you can connect to it via a wire. Typically, routers are equipped with four LAN ports. But if this is not enough for you, choose a model with additional connectors.

The maximum speed of data exchange between the router and other devices connected to it via a wire depends on the type of LAN ports.

There are two such types:

1. Fast Ethernet provides speeds up to 100 Mbps.
2. Gigabit Ethernet- up to 1 Gbps.

If your provider offers Internet access at speeds above 100 Mbps, choose a router model with Gigabit Ethernet ports. This will help you make the most of your channel.

Wi-Fi standards

From Wi-Fi standard depends on the maximum possible speed of data exchange between the router and a fleet of devices connected to it wirelessly. There are two standards in use now:

1. 802.11n- a widespread, but already outdated version, which is supported by the vast majority of gadgets. Possible speed - up to 600 Mbps.
2. 802.11ac- the current standard, provides the highest speed - up to 6.77 Gbps.

But don't be confused by the specs: these values ​​are only theoretically possible within the technology. Real speed indicators are much lower.

The speed indicated by the manufacturer is also often unattainable in practice. This is only a possible value, excluding distance and interference.

Thanks to backward compatibility, any gadgets can be connected to the 802.11ac router via WI-Fi. Even though they only support 802.11n and older. But to unleash the full potential of 802.11ac, both the router and all other devices in your wireless network must support this standard.

Number of Wi-Fi bands

Some routers can operate simultaneously in different frequency bands. In this mode, the router is capable of supporting not one, but several independent Wi-Fi networks at once.

Many popular models are able to distribute data transfer between two ranges. Thus, they create two networks at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, respectively.

1. Frequency 2.4 GHz ideal for connecting smartphones and office equipment.
2. Frequency 5 GHz provides a more stable and faster connection, and therefore is better suited for multimedia devices working with video and other heavy content. So, if you don't want to connect a TV or set-top box through wires, you can use Wi-Fi at 5 GHz.

These networks can operate in parallel without limiting each other. But again, their total speed will not exceed the limit set by the Internet provider.

In addition, not all gadgets support the 5 GHz network.

Number and type of antennas

Beyond the standard and frequency Wi-Fi operation, the wireless speed depends on the number of antennas in the router. The more there are, the faster exchange data between connected devices and a router.

Limiting Wi-Fi speed in the 802.11n standard for the model with one antenna is 150 Mbps. With two - 300 Mbps, with three - 450 Mbps. That is, with each antenna, the maximum possible speed increases by 150 Mbps. And in the 802.11ac standard - at 433 Mbps.

Recall that we are talking about theoretically possible speeds under ideal conditions. In fact, these figures are much lower. In addition, do not forget that the final speed of Internet access via Wi-Fi cannot exceed the provider's limit.

Antennas can be built-in or external. As practice shows, in the conditions of a typical city apartment, the type of antennas is not so important. Contrary to popular myth, the difference is subtle.

But for large rooms it is still worth choosing a router with external antennas, so as not to have it. In addition, if the external antennas are removable, if necessary, they can be replaced with more powerful ones.

USB port

By choosing a router with one or a pair of USB connectors, you can connect to it additional devices... For example, a USB stick will provide remote access to shared file storage via any device on the Wi-Fi network. And the wireless USB modem is yours in a backup way access to the Network, if cable internet will stop working.

Brief instructions for choosing

Let's go through the key points of the article again. This checklist will help you choose a good router.

1. Find out the provider's requirements for the router: the type of WAN connector and connection protocols. Only then choose a model.
2. If the Internet speed is higher than 100 Mbps, buy a device with LAN ports of the Gigabit Ethernet format (1 Gbps). If the speed is lower, Fast Ethernet connectors (100 Mbps) will suffice.
3. If access to the Network is needed only for browsing websites and working with documents, you can limit yourself to a router with one antenna and support wireless standard 802.11n.
4. But if you watch streaming video, play online games, use a lot of wireless devices, often download large files and are not used to denying yourself, then choose a dual-band router with multiple antennas and support for 802.11ac.
5. If you wish, you can buy a model with a USB port to connect a storage device or a wireless modem to it.

In this tutorial, I will show you how to find out the password from your Weifai. Let's consider several ways: through Windows settings, using the command line, through the router's menu.

The easiest way to find out the password from Weifai

Windows 10

one . Right-click on the icon on the taskbar and select "Open network and Internet settings."

It is located in the lower right corner of the screen, between the alphabet and the clock. Sometimes it hides under a small arrow.

2. Go to the section "Configuring adapter parameters".

3. A new window will open. Right-click on the desired connection and select the "Status" item.

four . In the window that appears, click on the "Wireless Network Properties" button.

five . Go to the "Security" tab, click on the item "Display entered characters" and get the password.

Windows 7

one . Click with the left mouse button on this icon in the tray.

It is located in the lower right corner of the screen, between the alphabet and the clock. Sometimes this icon is hidden under a small arrow.

2. In the window that appears, right-click on the network, from which you need to find out the password, and select "Properties".

3. We put a tick in "Display entered characters" and the computer shows the wifi password in the "Network security key" field.

Another easy way

Windows 10

one . Open Start and directly in the menu that appears, type Control Panel... We launch the application.

2. Go to the "Network and Sharing Center".

3. We click on the connection.

four . Click on the "Wireless Network Properties" button.

five . Open the "Security" tab, click on "Display entered characters" and get a password.

Windows 7

one . Right-click on the tray icon and select "Network and Sharing Center".

2. A window will open, on the left side of which we select "Manage wireless networks".

3. We click on the desired network with the right mouse button and select "Properties".

four . Go to the "Security" tab and put the checkbox next to "Display input characters".

If there is no "Manage wireless networks" item, then click on "Change adapter settings", right-click on the desired connection and select "Status". In the window, click on the "Wireless Network Properties" button, go to the "Security" tab and check the box next to "Display characters to be entered."

Using the command line

one . Press the key combination Win and R on the keyboard.

2. In the line, type cmd and click OK.

3. In the window that appears, print or copy / paste the netsh wlan show profiles code and press Enter on the keyboard.

All wireless networks stored on your computer appear.

four . Enter the code netsh wlan show profiles name = network_name key = clear and press Enter.

For example, if you need to find out the password from the "iPhone" connection, enter the following command: netsh wlan show profiles name = iPhone key = clear

five . You can view the password from the Wi-Fi in the "Security Settings" item in the "Key content" line.

We look at the password from our Wi-Fi in the router settings

This method is good in that only thanks to it you can find out the password, which the computer does not know at all. For example, Windows was reinstalled, but you do not remember the password for your Wi-Fi and now you cannot connect. So, in this case, a router will help.

A router is the thing that "distributes" the Internet. It looks something like this:

In its settings, among other things, the password is stored. To find it, you need to connect the router to your computer via a power cord (usually it comes with the kit).

If the computer remembers the password and connects to the network, then you don't have to.

one . We open a browser (program for the Internet), type 192.168.1.1 in the address bar and press the Enter button on the keyboard.

Most often, after this, a login / password request appears. If it doesn't, try other addresses: 192.168.0.0, 192.168.0.1, or 192.168.1.0. But if they do not fit, then take the router, turn it over and find its IP address on the sticker.

For example, I didn't even have an address on the sticker. Then I copied the model of the router from it (in my case, Huawei HG8245A) and typed the query "huawei hg8245a ip address" into the search engine. It turned out that the default address is different, like, in fact, the login and password.

2. In the window that appears, enter the login admin and the password admin.

Usually, this data is suitable (if no one changed it on purpose). But there may be other options, such as root or user. They are usually written on the router itself - on a sticker on the other side.

3. Open the Wireless tab ( Wireless mode) or WLAN and there we are looking for a password. It is often found under Wireless Security.

As a rule, the password is written in the column containing the word Key, Password or Password. Often you have to uncheck the box to see it.

By the way, it happens that it is written immediately when you open the router settings.

If it doesn't help

Then you can reset all the settings of the router to the factory settings. But in this case, you will have to configure it yourself: specify the Internet connection parameters, network name and password.

To reset the settings on the router there is a small deeply hidden Reset button (usually located at the back).

We clamp it with some sharp object for ten seconds. After that, all settings will be reset, and the router will be as good as new - all that remains is to configure it.

After the appearance of computers and laptops in almost every home, the number of customers from providers increased several dozen times, since in modern world for many, life without the Internet is practically unthinkable.

To begin with, the usual protocol for transferring information through telephone connection, then an increase in the volume of transmitted information required an improvement in the quality and an increase in the transmission speed. There are new ways to go online.

However, as before, the usability of laptops was minimal due to the need to connect a cable from a modem. After that, it was invented wireless way transferring a large amount of data over a fairly long distance, which is called Wi-Fi. In the modern world, in many large cities you can find points Wi-Fi access and everyone can do this, provided they have Internet access and a special router.

What is a Wi-Fi router for home

Smartphones, tablets, laptops and stationary computers can be used to obtain large amounts of data. In the case of tablets and phones, the situation is complicated by the fact that it is impossible to connect to the Internet for software updates or other tasks via a WAN cable.

For the convenience of using the Internet at home, they began to use Wi-Fi routers. Such equipment differs from the old versions in that it has a WI-Fi module that connects all devices in the field of its signal. The first models were equipped with an antenna, while the modern ones look no different from the usual versions.

The principle of operation of this equipment is as follows:

1. A connection to the network is carried out via a telephone or Internet connection, as before.
2. The built-in module, which is configured through a computer when switching to the IP address of the system, connects to the created network, evenly distributes the maximum speed between the connected devices.

The router acts as a distributor of information.

What are the routers

The choice of a router should be approached thoroughly, since the features of the created wireless network will depend on it. Conventionally, all Wi-Fi routers can be divided into the following groups:

1. ADSL- a wireless router that connects via ADSL. It is used if there is a WAN port for a telephone connector. It is quite popular, since in many cities the connection to the Internet is carried out by means of a telephone cable.
2. FTTB- the most popular version, which is connected via twisted pair.
3. CPON / CEPON / PON- a recently appeared version of the design, which allows you to maintain the maximum allowable speed of connection and information transfer. You can use such a router only if you have the necessary connection to the provider, which is called passive optical networks.
4. 3G- routers that are able to carry out distribution when connected to the Internet via cellular communication... IN this case there are no ports, there is a place for installing a SIM-card.
5. The most expensive and popular version is universal. It provides for the combination of several connection types.

When considering this issue, we note that in 99% of cases, routers are issued by providers, since they need to be configured correctly according to their connection protocol.

Recently, more and more often they are installing exactly Wi-Fi routers, since they eliminate the need for a long hassle with laying a cable to the desired place.

Given the rather large radius of operation and the fact that the signal passes through walls, the router can stand anywhere.

The only catch is that a computer or other device must have a receiver. Everything modern laptops have a built-in receiver for such a wireless network, but desktop computers do not have one as standard.

There are several options for solving the problem with the absence of a Wi-Fi receiver on a stationary computer:

1. Using an external device that can be connected via USB or WLAN port. It should be borne in mind here that the USB connection has a certain limitation on the speed of information transfer. Therefore, if a router has a high-speed connection (due to the peculiarities of the provider's services), this method of organizing a home network is not recommended. The WLAN port is less restrictive.
2. If a mother card provides for the possibility of installing indoor unit network reception, then you can upgrade the system unit. However, this can be much more expensive than setting up a wired home network.

As a rule, the wizard who comes to connect the Internet will recommend the most suitable connection option.

How to choose

Despite the fact that a representative from the provider will recommend the most suitable version of the router, in some cases you have to choose yourself. When choosing, you should pay attention to the following nuances:

1. Price- the spread of this indicator for equipment that is intended for use at home is very large. At the same time, the price corresponds to the filling: a weak signal level, low reliability, a small range of coverage, and so on. However, there is no sense in taking a very expensive version for the home.
2. The presence of certain ports. In most cases, it is sufficient to have a set of FastEthernet ports. The ports that are intended for connecting a gigabyte connection are often not needed, since the speed provided by the provider is often much lower. The only case is the creation of an extensive home network, but this is extremely rare for domestic needs.
3. Features of the Wi-Fi antennas very important. There are two types of antenna locations: internal and external. It is recommended to purchase with an external antenna, since it is possible to replace it with a more powerful version if necessary. It is also worth considering that in order to achieve a high transmission rate, the antenna must operate using the 802.11n protocol. To reduce the cost of construction, some manufacturers install other types of antennas that operate at very low speeds. The frequency of operation determines the coverage radius.
4. Hardware filling- an important indicator that few people pay attention to. The type of hardware filling affects the operation of the home network in the same way as the installed "hardware" on the system unit.
5. Additional options for such equipment are very limited. Often these are additional connectors, as well as built-in servers for certain programs.
6. Brand. As for the brand, there is practically nothing to say here - all manufacturers have terrible and good models... For example, TP-Link and Netgear have many models with good performance. Asus rarely crashes. But all manufacturers have models that often bring big problems. Often this is a line of budget options, since all manufacturers save on their manufacture as much as they can.

Also, when choosing, you can see the options that are installed with friends and ask them about problems with the Internet.

How to use correctly

You can install the router anywhere. At the same time, he should not stand in a damp room, the temperature should be room temperature, exposure to direct rays from the sun is excluded. Installing this equipment is quite simple: you just need to connect the cable from the wired network and that's it. But with the setting, everything is more complicated.

The creation of an access point is carried out through a computer, but the specifics of connecting to the Internet depend on the work of the provider. To configure, you need an administrator's login and password, and the provider does not provide this information to protect its servers.

Review of the best models

The following models can be distinguished:

1. TP-LINK TL-WR740N- an inexpensive version that has a powerful antenna. The transmission speed is 150 Mbps. For most users, this speed should be sufficient. The cost is about 2500 rubles.
2. TP-LINK TL-WR841N- a more efficient option, which has a speed of about 300 Mbps. Two powerful antennas... The cost is within 4000 rubles.

In conclusion, we note what to do Wi-Fi at home without a special router, it is possible only if there is a device, with a built-in module that is able to distribute, and not only receive, a signal. Modern models of many laptops can become an access point, and if the computer has Internet access, access will be visible for all devices. In some cases, a smartphone or tablet can become an access point.

Hello dear visitors! Have you decided to buy a new Wi-Fi router? Great idea! In this publication, we will tell you how to choose a WiFi router for your home, what to look for when choosing a router and how not to be disappointed in a purchase. We have already told you what to look for and how not to make a mistake when choosing. We even wrote an article on how to get in the car correctly. It's time for home Wifi router but.

It's no secret that today there are a lot of manufacturers wireless routers and access points: ASUS, D-link, Huawei, Linksys, MikroTik, NETGEAR, TP-LINK, TRENDnet, Ubiquiti, Upvel, ZyXEL other. And as models of routers and Wi-Fi access points, each manufacturer may have several dozen. Which router to choose for home among all this variety? Do I need to overpay for famous brands, modern innovations and progressive filling? Let's figure it out together!

In one of our articles, we have already told you what the main principle of its work is. We want to immediately clarify the difference between a Wi-Fi router and Wi-Fi hotspot access. And then in stores, routers can be called access points, and vice versa. The first difference between a router and an access point is the presence of network ports on the router. And this is not casual, since the task of a simple access point is to expand the coverage area of ​​the network, and not to distribute the Internet to devices.

Everything WiFi hotspots accesses are designed to increase the coverage area of ​​the network. That is, it will not work to organize a full-fledged network using an access point (there are no necessary ports). A WiFi router (aka a router) is the same wireless access point, but with the ability to organize a network. Any router can act as a switch, since it has LAN ports for connecting a laptop or computer via network cable(). What are these network ports, we will now show. This is what a standard Wi-Fi router looks like from the back:

As you can see, there is nothing complicated about it. First of all, you need to understand for which Internet connection you want to choose and buy a Wi-Fi router. After all, there are several connection technologies and here you need to know exactly what type of Internet you have installed. Or what type do you plan to use in the future. we already talked about different types internet connections in our article. There are three main connection protocols: Ethernet, ADSL and 3G / 4G.

Advice! Many providers post recommended router models on their websites. It will not be superfluous to go in and check the compatibility of the router with your Internet connection.

First protocol Ethernet(the main three varieties of this protocol in Russia - PPPoE, L2TP or VPN) works over a network cable, if the network card of your home computer or a laptop, a cable from the provider is connected, then your connection uses this communication protocol. Most popular providers providing Ethernet access is Beeline, Rostelecom (Online), Dom.ru (Dom.ru), NETBYNET, Akado, ByFly, TTK, Ukrtelecom other. In fact, there are a great many of them, it's just that many of the providers outbid the channel from the larger ones. This is what the RJ-45 connector looks like on a router:

The second common communication protocol is ADSL... A provider works with him in Russia MGTS... This is how a WiFi router for the ADSL protocol looks like (the connector looks like a telephone one):

The third popular type of connection is 3G / 4G... Such people work with him mobile operators, as MTS, Beeline, Megaphone and Skylink... On a router intended for distribution 3G / 4G the Internet has a special USB connector:

The first thing a buyer always pays attention to is the price. Why one router costs a thousand rubles, and another four or five thousand. In many ways, it's all about its characteristics. But before we look at them, a few words about the price and pricing market for routers.

Very often you can hear two opposite points of view. Single users home WiFi routers claim that it makes no sense to overpay for expensive models of routers, while the latter say that cheap routers are flawed, break down quickly, buggy and work unstable. As usual, the truth is somewhere in between. The vast majority of routers are manufactured in China, but this does not mean that they are all of poor or the same quality. Here's what affects the price of a router:

• What hardware is installed in the router (processor, flash memory, etc.).
• Router brand.
• Hardware and software capabilities of a particular model.

Let's take a look at all three factors that affect the price. Of course, the build quality and good components that are present in more expensive router models affect the price. But if you look at the merits and take a closer look at specific models, then you can choose a WiFi router for your home for less money and not go wrong with its filling.

For example, WiFi routers from one of the leading manufacturers Dlink, especially cheap models, are often released with raw firmware, and the hardware stuffing of cheap routers and access points from Dlink is not designed for high performance. Eminent Asus has a varied the lineup, which includes both expensive models of routers and relatively budget options... The latter may not be the most the best choice. Linksys- relatively expensive, but mostly reliable and high-quality routers. TP-Link Is a budget manufacturer of Wi-Fi routers, the quality of this company's products is highly controversial. You can run into a low-quality product. Zyxel - produces a number of models for the home, which are proven enough and suitable for home use... True, the prices of this company are not the most democratic. Routers from NETGEAR and TRENDnet are also of sufficient quality and relatively cheap.

In general, you can run into a low-quality model from every manufacturer. But if you pay attention to the reviews and specifications, then this probability can be greatly reduced. Hardware and software capabilities are what you need to know if you want to choose a decent wifi router for your home. To a large extent, the price of a particular model depends on the capabilities that the router can provide. But is it really that advanced features are needed in everyday home use of a WiFi router? Let's look at the question of how to choose a router for an apartment, in terms of its technical characteristics.

The main technical characteristics when choosing a Wi-Fi router

If you choose home router for the price and do not pay attention to its characteristics, you can lose it with the purchase. Some cheap wireless devices are not designed for high power and the network coverage can be several meters. In addition, low-power routers do not allow the signal to reach through walls or other obstacles. If you have an apartment with concrete walls or a country house with brick walls, you should take a closer look at the chosen model.

There are a lot of negative reviews from the owners of cheap routers who complain that their router cuts the incoming and outgoing Internet speed over WiFi. This is due to the cheap and low-quality iron filling of Wi-Fi routers. For example, if your provider gives access over a 10 megabit channel, and the measurement of the download speed of files is less than 1.25 megabytes, then it may not be a poor-quality service, but the work of Wi-Fi.

In addition, cheap models of routers can freeze, glitch, and simply turn off. Agree that constantly rebooting a router is a very nerve-racking exercise. Sometimes the device is saved from such behavior by flashing it, that is, replacing the internal firmware with a newer one (the latest firmware can be found on the manufacturer's website). However, you may not be lucky with expensive analog, but the likelihood of such troubles is lower.

Now we will look at the main characteristics of routers that you need to pay attention to when using WiFi at home. If you are choosing a WiFi router for the first time, then most likely you do not understand the specific parameters. In fact, it's not that complicated. Above, we have already found out that any router has a port for connecting a channel from a provider, LAN ports for connecting to network card computer and the ability to distribute the Internet via wireless technology Wi-Fi. These are the characteristics a modern router should have, if you do not know which WiFi router to choose, then they will be quite enough:

1. The ability to encrypt the channel with all available encryption types - WEP, WPA, WPA2.
2. Ability to work on all standards wireless communication – 802.11b, 802.1g, 802.11n... N Mode for Fastest Speed wireless connection... It is desirable that the router be able to work with mixed modes 802.11b / g and 802.11b / g / n ... This will allow you to connect those devices that I can work with 802.11n and those older gadgets that only work on 802.11b or 802.1g... Some models support the standard 802.11ac, which theoretically allows you to work over a wireless gigabit channel. But in practice, a gigabit channel is not needed at home, and a provider who can provide such throughput need to look.
3. The router must be able to work with protocols PPPoE, L2TP and VPN... The first is usually included by default in all models, but the second and third protocols are not available for all. Even if now you do not have a VPN or L2Tp connection at home, it is not a fact that you will not need it in the future.
4. It is desirable that the router has a removable antenna. This will increase the WIFI coverage area if it is insufficient.
5. The number of external antennas - the more, the better. However, for a small apartment or a small country house, a Wi-Fi router with one antenna may well be enough. If an apartment or a private house large enough, you may need to install a wifi router in the middle of the house or apartment, or buy an additional access point.
6. Volume. It is advisable to buy a router with a volume random access memory from 64 megabytes. 32 megabytes of RAM may not be enough when using WiFi large quantity devices.
7. It is advisable to find a router that is not the weakest one. A powerful wifi router for your home is a guarantee of its stability in the future. The processor determines the maximum speed of data transfer over Wi-Fi and the stability of the signal during the operation of the device.

All modern routers have their own web interface with which you can. Don't worry about the lack of such an interface. In addition, all modern models have a built-in DHCP-server that allows you to distribute IP addresses to a computer, laptop, phone, tablet or other gadget in automatic mode... Also, most routers have built-in software firewall(FireWall) to shield your home network from being hacked by an intruder. A more specific characteristic of the router is the function WPS... It serves to quickly connect devices that support it. For those who are interested quick setup WI-FI connection using WPS, we advise you to read our articles and settings and. We also suggest reading our articles on WiFi setting router:

• - how to connect a Wi-Fi router using the example of a router Trendnet.
• - even more detailed instructions on setting up and connecting a Wi-Fi router.
• - what to do if WiFi doesn't work.

Usually, for home use, a router with a print server is not needed (with software allowing a group of users to share the printer by connecting it via USB). Nevertheless, if this function is necessary, do not forget about it when choosing and buying the model you like. In the next chapter, we have compiled a ranking of home routers based on their characteristics, which in our opinion are the most the best choice in terms of price-quality ratio.