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Simtech Computer Systems Ltd,
01843 297652
125 Northdown Road, Cliftonville
Margate, CT9 2QY
Or phone us on our Freephone number: 0800 035 2052
Computer & Mac repairs undertaken
'Free' Inspection for any of your Computer
problems on systems bought into our shop.
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Call or email us on: enquiries@simple-technology.co.uk.
Wireless Networking – Tips and Tricks:
Change Admin Password - Every router has a well-known default password that's
used to access the router's browser-based configuration page. Most setup wizards will
make you change this password, but not all do. If not, be sure to change it yourself to
prevent unwanted hangers-on from changing your network's settings.
Change Your Channel - Wireless B and G (and some N) routers operate at the
2.4GHz frequency, which only has three non-overlapping channels: 1, 6 and 11. By
default, your router will most likely be using one of these channels, and the bad news is
so your neighbours' routers as well. If you experience dropped connections, sluggish
performance or both, a good first step is to switch the channel. If it's set to channel 1, go
to 11. If it's set to 6, try either 1 or 11 for best results.
Step Up to 5GHz - The majority of today's networks operate in the crowded 2.4GHz
frequency range, which is shared by microwaves, cordless phones, and other home
networks. To avoid possible interference, many new routers are capable of broadcasting
at 5GHz, which has 23 wide-open channels as opposed to 2.4GHz's three nonoverlapping
channels.
Remember - “SCS Creating IT you can swear by, not at!”
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