5 Simple Router Settings For FASTER WiFi In 2023!

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  • Today, we are looking at five different route of settings that you need to change now to make your broadband more secure, responsive, and faster!
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    Chapters:
    0:00​ - Intro
    0:30​ - Logging In
    1:56​ - Setting 1
    3:33​ - Setting 2
    4:12​ - Setting 3
    4:52​ - CMMX Sponsor
    6:32​ - WiFi Setting 4
    7:50 - WiFi Setting 5
    10:04 - Bonus WiFi Tip
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 88

  • @jessiedavisx
    @jessiedavisx Рік тому +2

    Thank you Alex for this ❤

  • @KallMeChris
    @KallMeChris Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this, going to be doing this when my router / modem arrives

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall 4 місяці тому +1

    EXCELLENT VIDEO ❤

  • @shuriken9546
    @shuriken9546 6 місяців тому

    tbh that actually helped , THANK YOU

  • @k2daizzzo
    @k2daizzzo Рік тому

    Alex, I really appreciate all the information and experience that you share with us on your channel. Keep up the great work.

  • @Mom-rg2gx
    @Mom-rg2gx Місяць тому +1

    Great info ❤

  • @nervy_-pubgtwitchnervy_-7346
    @nervy_-pubgtwitchnervy_-7346 4 місяці тому +3

    thanks bro you make m day it works for me to change to 11 chanell and a take all 50gbs on m phone now before i get like 2 mbbs

  • @OLIFAB
    @OLIFAB Рік тому

    Fantastic video Alex and Jed as always!! 👍🏼

  • @maximusstorm1215
    @maximusstorm1215 4 місяці тому +2

    Changing my 5g band from auto to 80MHz brought my speed up about 150mbps. Good stuff, thanks! May have to consider a mew router that has a lot more options to configure, no telling if 120Mhz could make it faster (i get half the speed I should omnthe very best of days, and that's just now after changing to 80Mhz).
    Just changed provider and have the basic router that they give you. Thinking about an Asus router.

  • @Hero1117a
    @Hero1117a Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @plxguent
    @plxguent 4 місяці тому

    dawg tysm ily

  • @travellerseko
    @travellerseko Рік тому

    You are great pal 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @_THUMPR_
    @_THUMPR_ Рік тому

    Question, if im wired gaming does the router type/brand matter?

  • @wipo86
    @wipo86 Рік тому +1

    What do you use to have those moving backgrounds on TV, greetings from Cuba

  • @kwakuasiedu4935
    @kwakuasiedu4935 7 місяців тому

    Please can you advise me as to why my sim router stops supplying internet anytime I start UDP connection on any VPN?

  • @ALEXWITHO
    @ALEXWITHO 6 місяців тому

    Love the green leafs led video playing behind you

  • @sankarn.s5645
    @sankarn.s5645 27 днів тому

    Will two wifi access point using different ssid but same wifi channel interfere with each other

  • @stufflike5844
    @stufflike5844 Рік тому

    Well I just got an FritzBox 7530 AX and when I go to change the 5 GHz channel it doesn't show any MHz like in your case , it is simply named from channel 36 to channel 128 and that's it. Doesn't show any MHz in the settings

  • @kenambler9795
    @kenambler9795 Рік тому

    Do you have any recomendations to set up two erro routers foe the best mesh coverage. Thanks. Ken

    • @futurecactus
      @futurecactus Рік тому

      Ideally, the 2 mesh nodes should be at opposite ends of the house but still able to communicate effectively.
      If you have ethernet cable run already or if you can run some, put them further away from each other and connect them with a cable, this gives them a guaranteed high speed connection and good coverage of the house, so long as they're not too far apart and the middle is in a dead zone. Also consider any high WiFi traffic rooms and consider placing one closer to that room.
      If you're using wireless backhaul, ie not connecting them via a cable, then put the first one where it needs to be, usually near the ISPs connection inside the house, and then run a speed test with a device plugged into it with a cable, this will give you your max attainable speed.
      Next, walk around and plug the second mesh node into several places around the house and run a speed test with a device plugged into the second node, this will test the wireless link between the primary and secondary nodes.
      Choose a spot with a strong link and then walk around with your phone doing further speed tests everywhere you want WiFi and check that you're getting acceptable speeds relative to your max attainable speed.

  • @AlexTaylor19
    @AlexTaylor19 Рік тому

    What iPad are you using Alex?

  • @dkloss29
    @dkloss29 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the help, I had a question about the 2 frequencies, I thought you have to change the name for each to separate them?

    • @futurecactus
      @futurecactus Рік тому +1

      You do, I believe that when he referred to them as having the same name, he meant they were combined.

  • @RyderCragie
    @RyderCragie Рік тому +2

    3:28 no links in the description.

  • @brownbear3114
    @brownbear3114 Рік тому +1

    Doing a speed test and changing the servers does affect download and upload speeds. Also anyone using the isp modern router and is not happy change it to modem mode and buy a better wifi router and not mesh only recommended if you do not have cat cable routed in the house.

  • @justingreen86
    @justingreen86 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi, I purchased a TP-Link Archer AX53 to replace the router that Sky provided, when connecting the internet connection into the Archer with won't output internet light remains amber and no WIFI. I can only get it to output if I put a patch cable from sky router two the Archer AX53. Do you have any tips?

    • @D2D_URBEX
      @D2D_URBEX 4 місяці тому

      Try going into router settings and enable Radio setting which activates WiFi

    • @justingreen86
      @justingreen86 4 місяці тому

      @@D2D_URBEX it’s not seeing the internet to even then share it via the wifi and wifi is enabled anyways

    • @D2D_URBEX
      @D2D_URBEX 4 місяці тому

      @@justingreen86 is operation mode switched to router mode

    • @D2D_URBEX
      @D2D_URBEX 4 місяці тому

      I have a Virgin Media Router with cable to my Asus to make it work (depends on router if it needs this so you don't need to do this) then cable to laptop.
      Configure the router by going to setup page 192.x.x or whatever it is to set up

    • @justingreen86
      @justingreen86 4 місяці тому

      @@D2D_URBEX yeah that’s only way I can get it to work connect sky one to the tp link one then the tp link one outputs WiFi.

  • @ChanceXlv
    @ChanceXlv 7 місяців тому

    Can you do one using a Verizon router please

  • @Swann-UK
    @Swann-UK Рік тому +3

    If you disable the UPNP, won't that then cause issues with NAT Types on xbox online gaming?

    • @futurecactus
      @futurecactus Рік тому +1

      It may but it's worth a try to see because it's easy enough to change back.
      I always have it switched off and never have a problem gaming on PC or PS.

    • @tdrg_
      @tdrg_ 4 місяці тому

      It also affects PS Remote Play. You should use port forwarding as an alternative, but be careful.

  • @Cheadlebiker
    @Cheadlebiker 6 місяців тому

    What about quad9 DNS

  • @shekiejupi7491
    @shekiejupi7491 Рік тому

    Why dont you use the option smart connection to display only one name ?

  • @RajScripxed
    @RajScripxed Рік тому +1

    i have bt wifi if i change my dns to cloudflare will it disconnect all my devices or not?

    • @PhantomScottZ
      @PhantomScottZ Рік тому +1

      No your WiFi shouldn't be affected. It should only affect your internet browsing experience as a whole on the device you're using

    • @futurecactus
      @futurecactus Рік тому +2

      It definitely won't disconnect your devices but be aware that your devices don't have to use the DNS you set in your router DHCP settings either. It's worth customising but, for example, Google devices like Chromecast will still use Google DNS.

  • @BengaliAntiks
    @BengaliAntiks Рік тому

    Guys Wpa3 is the new protocol as wpa2 is weak and disable wps on your router it has a vonrability

  • @raj080288
    @raj080288 Рік тому +1

    What do you mean by "separate radios"?

    • @futurecactus
      @futurecactus Рік тому +1

      I think he's actually referring to the separate mesh nodes and their 'separate radios'

  • @LeeRender1980
    @LeeRender1980 11 місяців тому

    🔁

  • @badtoro
    @badtoro Рік тому +14

    UPNP should always be off. Very risky to leave enabled.

    • @przemekustarbowski
      @przemekustarbowski 5 місяців тому +2

      True if sharing network with unknown people. False if using in trusted home environment - then it's no problem and gives benefit. 2 sided thing.

    • @CoolDansta
      @CoolDansta Місяць тому

      Causes issues if it's off when trying to voice chat while gaming

  • @markkeane4094
    @markkeane4094 11 місяців тому

    Shame Deco S4 can't split SSID for 2.4&5

  • @robertmarkgoron6869
    @robertmarkgoron6869 Рік тому +4

    Why does changing the router password make your wifi faster? You also mention for other channels click baiting about DNS setting and that is your first advice for faster wifi. So what is it now? I'm really curious about this. Could you please explain it to me? Thanks

    • @arnomijs3060
      @arnomijs3060 Рік тому +1

      Changing the router password does not make your wifi faster. It is however strongly advised for security, so it is great that he put it as a tip in this video because most people leave it default.
      The DNS setting being clickbait on other channels is sometimes true. Because some channels say that it will increase the raw speed of your connection. That is false. But by using a better DNS like CloudFlare, it can give you better latency for the DNS requests. And because of the better latency, it will feel like you are browsing faster. So the perceived speed is higher.
      In conclusion: changing your DNS, will make your browsing experience better if the DNS your provider offers isn't that great.

  • @davecullen86
    @davecullen86 11 місяців тому

    #1 tip - Use a Mikrotik router and not a TP-Link - YMMV however :-)

  • @yacinebt4251
    @yacinebt4251 4 місяці тому

    You right

  • @nosmas_r4456
    @nosmas_r4456 Рік тому +1

    I have a bt router it won't let me seperate the channels

    • @scottjones7515
      @scottjones7515 Рік тому

      bridge it.

    • @futurecactus
      @futurecactus Рік тому +3

      I really think you're better off not separating them unless you have to.
      When they're together, your router steers your devices to the most advantageous band, once separated it can't do that anymore.
      The only problems I've heard of by combining the bands is done older devices having trouble connecting but they're fine once connected and there's ways of getting them connected.

    • @arnomijs3060
      @arnomijs3060 Рік тому

      @@futurecactus In my experience the band steering rarely works well because it is mostly up to the client itself to choose which band it will connect to. I've also noticed that they will remain sticky to the 2.4GHz band and refuse to go back to the 5GHz sometimes.
      In reality, the 5Ghz band will be the better option in 99% of the cases. So if range isn't an issue, you should always connect to the 5GHz signal. That's why seperated is better imo

    • @nosmas_r4456
      @nosmas_r4456 11 місяців тому

      @@futurecactus Thank you

  • @thisisjmx
    @thisisjmx Рік тому

    The problem with Vodafone home fibre is that the have forced merged the bands with no way to separate them. Also not able to manually change the channels. My WiFi extender is now suffering with stability issues.

    • @arnomijs3060
      @arnomijs3060 Рік тому +2

      Wifi extenders are bad in general. Consider using hard wired access points and disabling your Vodafone wifi.

    • @davecullen86
      @davecullen86 11 місяців тому

      James I have Vodafone home fibre in the UK also. I opted for the Pro package to get the Wifi mesh etc. I binnned the lot, bought a Mikrotik hap ac2, and used my Unifi WiFi (2x Ac Pro and 1x U6-Lite). Generally on ethernet I get top line speed available via VF FIbre, on Wifi I get ~600mbps on the U6-Lite, and slightly less on the AC Pro APs. I love my setup ;-)

  • @magnus33john
    @magnus33john Рік тому +3

    Actually, changing your dns can improve the speeds although not to any major degree unless the providers dns is garbage. If your internet providers dns is garbage then it can drastically improve speeds and make things more stable.

    • @arnomijs3060
      @arnomijs3060 Рік тому +2

      It won't increase your internet speed. But it can improve the latency for DNS requests, which in return makes your browsing experience feel smoother. But the raw speed of your connection stays the same

    • @davecullen86
      @davecullen86 11 місяців тому

      Basically what he said...

    • @arnomijs3060
      @arnomijs3060 11 місяців тому

      @@davecullen86 Not really. He wasn’t being specific. Not all “speed” is the same, as I clarified

  • @Drenixx
    @Drenixx 11 місяців тому

    Another common username password combo for routers is user user

  • @averykristian
    @averykristian 6 місяців тому +2

    rooter to rooter

    • @averykristian
      @averykristian 6 місяців тому +2

      if router sounds like router, I get that route sounds like route, but does "sound" sound like soond"?

  • @chaoswatcher2215
    @chaoswatcher2215 7 місяців тому +3

    "rooter"

    • @DaleDix
      @DaleDix 4 місяці тому

      That's how you say it in the English language. The Americans changed it to rowter because it sounds less rude.

  • @user-np7yh6qk3x
    @user-np7yh6qk3x Рік тому

    if u want better WIFI change your mtu to 1400 or higher

  • @_Jonny_
    @_Jonny_ 10 місяців тому +1

    The title of this video is very misleading. Should be more like top five tips, very clickbait video.

  • @johnlaw4862
    @johnlaw4862 Рік тому

    t@

  • @Facthfactss
    @Facthfactss Рік тому

    Plz explain in Urdu and simple bro

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall 4 місяці тому

    Thank you