To set up Wi-Fi at home, special devices are used - routers (routers), designed to convert a wired signal into a wireless one. Choosing the right device will save you a lot of money and keep your wireless home network up and running for as long as possible.
Instructions
Step 1
The choice of a router must be made according to certain parameters. Key characteristics of each device include maximum baud rate, RF range, and supported performance standards and RF frequencies.
Step 2
When choosing, pay attention to the manufacturer of the router. Among the most reliable manufacturers are D-Link, TP-Link and Zyxel. These companies manufacture high-quality equipment that will work well in the conditions of Russian Internet networks.
Step 3
When choosing a specific device model, pay attention to the baud rate. For a home network, a device capable of transferring files at a speed of 150 Mb / s (mbps) is sufficient, since most modern Internet highways are unable to achieve higher download speeds. This limit will be enough if you will download data even from several devices at the same time.
Step 4
Pay attention to the wireless standards supported by the device. Most modern routers transmit data in 802.11 b / g / n networks. It is important that the device operates in 802.11n mode, which allows for maximum data transfer rate and signal range.
Step 5
To increase the range of signal transmission, routers with 3 and 4 antennas are being created. A conventional router operating in the 802.11n standard is capable of transmitting data over an area of up to 70 m2. If you want to achieve greater coverage, purchase a router with 3 antennas, which will allow you to work with the Internet at a great distance from the device itself.
Step 6
For home Internet, an ordinary device with one antenna will suffice, since routers operating over long distances have a higher cost and often their range does not correspond to the smaller area of an average apartment.
