Why?
Why do we exist? Good question.Because of home networks and the routers that serve them.See the below and see if you agree
What's a home network?
Home networks are a collection of Internet aware devices (laptops, gaming machines) that connect through a single connection
(a
router-Linksys,Belkin, Netgear) that is provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP-Virgin,BT, SKy etc)
What's a router?
A router is a device that connects to, or is part of, your Internet providers unit (BT, Virginmedia, TalkTalk, Sky). It can be a cable modem (cable TV line) or an ADSL connection (down your phone line). It normally comes with the option of wired (Ethernet) or wireless (Wi-Fi)
Routers=Hassle
Most homes have a broadband connection.With that comes more than one device.Because you have more than one device, most homes have a router. This is the device that connects the multiple devices through your broadband connection. This usually comes with a wireless element (normally called Wi-Fi) and a wired element (Ethernet).
Routers come set up as default-this means your connection is not optimised. This can be anything from slow speeds on the computer to blocking sites you dont want your children to see or gaming machines not being able to connect to the Internet.MyHomeBroadband will optimise this router to make sure you get the best out of your Internet connection
Routers=Security
Most, if not all, current routers come with a wireless part to it-normally called
Wi-Fi. Having a wireless connection means your home devices and your precious bandwidth is being broadcasted to the street and neighbours. Unless your connection is
secured, then you and your family are
at risk from people who either dont want to pay for broadband or want to use your broadband for
something that comes back to your door.Either way, you wouldn't give your front door keys to these people so why give them access to your Internet "home"? MyHomeBroadband will secure this router to make sure your in control of who uses your Internet connection
Routers=Coverage
Coverage means the ability to connect to the wireless part of your broadband connection from anywhere in the home.Normally, in small homes, this is not a problem.But in bigger, or multi-floor homes, coverage can become an issue.Just like a mobile phone, you can get wireless "dead-spots". The thickness of your walls, how far away you are from your router, even trees (!) can all affect your broadband connections ability to work consistently and flawlessly. MyHomeBroadband can offer various ways to overcome your wireless connections
Routers=Interference
Because so many people are now using wireless devices, and you dont need a license to operate one (like a CB radio or a TV), most of them come set up on the same channels.This means that neighbours devices interfere with each other, causing slow speeds and disconnections. MyHomeBroadband will cure these issues and find the best channel and frequency for your router, thereby making the best of your connection