You probably use Wi-Fi every day to connect your devices to the internet. But how much do you actually know about the technology that makes it work?
Wi-Fi transmits data through the air using radio waves. Your router receives data through your internet connection, converts it into wireless signals and sends those signals to nearby devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs. Wi-Fi revolutionized the way we use the internet by allowing devices to connect without being physically attached by a cable. As long as you’re within range of your Wi-Fi network, you can move around your home while staying connected.
Because Wi-Fi relies on wireless signals, distance and physical obstacles matter. The farther you move from your router, or the more walls and other obstacles the signal must travel through, the weaker your connection may become.
Keep An Eye on Who’s Connected
The convenience of Wi-Fi also makes network security important. Always protect your home Wi-Fi with a strong password and make sure you know which devices are connected to your network.
The free myRTCnet app puts that control right in the palm of your hand. Use the app to manage your Wi-Fi network, monitor your connected home, create a guest network, receive network security updates, and much more.
Don’t recognize a device connected to your Wi-Fi? That’s a good reason to take a closer look and make sure only the people and devices you trust have access to your network.
Download the free myRTCnet app today and take control of your home’s Wi-Fi.
