Wi-Fi Routers

A retail shop is usually well served by a business router with built-in Wi-Fi, several wired ports and cloud management, so the network can be checked remotely. A separate guest network keeps customer Wi-Fi apart from business devices such as tills and cameras. The range here includes business routers and mesh routers for small shops.

A Wi-Fi router is a device that takes your internet connection and shares it with phones, laptops and other devices over wireless signals and network cables. Dual-band models broadcast on two frequency bands, which helps spread devices across the network. Newer Wi-Fi standards add speed and capacity. The range here includes dual-band and mesh routers.

To change the Wi-Fi password, sign in to the router's web page or management app, open the wireless settings and enter a new password for the network. Save the change, then reconnect your devices using the new password. Choose a long password that is hard to guess. The range here includes routers that can be managed through a cloud app.

To install a Wi-Fi router, connect its WAN port to the modem or broadband line, power it on and follow the setup steps in the browser or app. Place it centrally and up high, away from thick walls and metal, for wider coverage. Mesh units can be added where the signal is weak. The range here includes mesh and standalone routers.

A modem connects your premises to the internet provider's line, while a Wi-Fi router shares that connection between devices over wireless and wired links. Some broadband hubs combine a modem and router in one box. A separate router can add mesh coverage, a guest network and better management. The range here includes standalone Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems.