Wi-Fi router features and connectivity tips for better performance

Home Wi-Fi routers offer several features that can improve network security and performance. Users can create a dedicated Guest Network to provide internet access to visitors without sharing primary credentials or allowing access to other connected devices like printers and computers.

To manage network congestion, the Quality of Service (QoS) setting allows users to prioritize specific traffic, such as online gaming, over other activities like large file downloads.

For streaming stability, connection consistency is often more critical than maximum speed. While Wi-Fi is susceptible to interference, using a physical Ethernet cable (Category 5e or 6) provides the most reliable connection. When using wireless frequencies, the 5 GHz band offers higher speeds and less interference than the 2.4 GHz band, though it has a shorter range and struggles more with physical obstacles like walls.