• How to manage your router – Part II

    NETWORKING

    By Lance Whitney

    Your router holds the keys to your local network. Here’s how to use some of its advanced settings.

    In Part I of this two-part series, I covered the basics of router management: changing router and Wi-Fi credentials, guest networks, parental controls, and blocking devices. If you missed it, head over to the 2020-01-06 AskWoody Plus issue.

    The basic settings add some security and protection, but if you want to kick that up to a higher gear, you’ll need to dive into the more advanced options. In Part II, we’ll cover topics such as changing DNS servers, running a speed test, blocking specific sites, setting up MAC-address control, viewing logs, and updating your firmware.

    Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.2.0 (2020-01-13).