Positioning of Wi-Fi Router:
Though the wireless signals from the Wi-Fi router (Type-2 modem) can reach Wi-Fi
enabled laptop/pc within a max range of around 100 meters, walls and other obstructions will
prevent the transmission signals. It will be better to place the Wi-Fi Modem (Router) at a higher
place to avoid physical obstructions. Another main source of interference is the cordless phone.
Keep the router as far away from the cordless phone or choose cordless phones that use
different frequencies. To increase the wireless range, one can also use a wireless repeater
purchased from local market. Before purchasing, ensure from the vendor, it supports the Wi-Fi
router you have.
Wi-Fi Security:
The security options of wireless router should be utilized to avoid someone from your
neighborhood accessing your modem. The wireless signals might reach the neighboring houses,
and if the security options are not enabled, there is every chance of misuse of your broadband
connection. Hence it is advised to change the modem-login password and also check whether the
security options are enabled or not. Customers can visit the modem webpage (http://192.168.1.1)
as stated earlier and check the wireless security options. The very basic level of security is by
giving the wireless key, which will be asked by the modem when a Laptop/PC is trying to access
the modem for the first time. There are two types security key algorithm. One is WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy) and another WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). The WPA is more secured and
recommended by BSNL. The next (advanced) level of security is MAC Filtering by which only
your Laptop/PC will be permitted to access the modem, even if someone knows your security
key. The default SSID (Service Set Identifier) of the modem may also be changed as per your
desire and the SSID may also be made hidden (turn-off SSID broadcasting) so that others will not
even know about your wireless modem. In this case of Hidden SSID, your PC/Laptop will be
connected to the modem as you have already configured for the connection in your machine.
However some times your machine may not be able to get connected and in such case, you may
just right-click on the Wireless Network Connection icon
Though the wireless signals from the Wi-Fi router (Type-2 modem) can reach Wi-Fi
enabled laptop/pc within a max range of around 100 meters, walls and other obstructions will
prevent the transmission signals. It will be better to place the Wi-Fi Modem (Router) at a higher
place to avoid physical obstructions. Another main source of interference is the cordless phone.
Keep the router as far away from the cordless phone or choose cordless phones that use
different frequencies. To increase the wireless range, one can also use a wireless repeater
purchased from local market. Before purchasing, ensure from the vendor, it supports the Wi-Fi
router you have.
Wi-Fi Security:The security options of wireless router should be utilized to avoid someone from your
neighborhood accessing your modem. The wireless signals might reach the neighboring houses,
and if the security options are not enabled, there is every chance of misuse of your broadband
connection. Hence it is advised to change the modem-login password and also check whether the
security options are enabled or not. Customers can visit the modem webpage (http://192.168.1.1)
as stated earlier and check the wireless security options. The very basic level of security is by
giving the wireless key, which will be asked by the modem when a Laptop/PC is trying to access
the modem for the first time. There are two types security key algorithm. One is WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy) and another WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). The WPA is more secured and
recommended by BSNL. The next (advanced) level of security is MAC Filtering by which only
your Laptop/PC will be permitted to access the modem, even if someone knows your security
key. The default SSID (Service Set Identifier) of the modem may also be changed as per your
desire and the SSID may also be made hidden (turn-off SSID broadcasting) so that others will not
even know about your wireless modem. In this case of Hidden SSID, your PC/Laptop will be
connected to the modem as you have already configured for the connection in your machine.
However some times your machine may not be able to get connected and in such case, you may
just right-click on the Wireless Network Connection icon
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