1. Understanding How Wireless Works
Reviewing the role of the ISP, modem, and router
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Comparing the differences between Ethernet and Wi-Fi
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Exploring different Wi-Fi standards
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2. Evaluating Wi-Fi Speed
Understanding the difference between bandwidth and throughput
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Measuring bandwidth: Ping, download, and upload speeds
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Testing network speeds
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3. Placing Your Wireless Router
Determining ideal router placement, and overcoming physical interference
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Orienting your Wi-Fi router
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Identifying device interference
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4. Configuring Your Wireless Router
Accessing your router's user interface
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Choosing the best Wi-Fi channel
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Securing your Wi-Fi
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Encrypting your data: WEP, WPA, and WPA2
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Adjusting Wi-Fi throughput for quality of service (QoS)
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5. Making Other Adjustments
Updating router firmware
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Adding a wireless repeater to extend your network
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Focusing your broadcast with antenna modifications
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