WI-FI owners are just realising there’s a hidden code that can help make their internet connection stronger.
All users need to do is type their broadband company’s hidden code into their web browser.
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These codes give customers access to their router and settings.
If you’re connected to your Sky Broadband, then simply follow these steps:
- In a browser address bar, go to 192.168.0.1
- Select Wireless or Wi-Fi.
- Enter the default username which is ‘admin’
- And depending on which hub you have, the password is ‘sky’ or the Wi-Fi password on the back of your hub.
The code for Virgin Media router owners is the same: 192.168.0.1
But the code can vary depending on what Wi-Fi box you own.
For example, the address bar code for BT Broadband customers is: 192.168.1.254
From there, users can tweak their Wi-Fi settings to boost their broadband speeds or connection reach.
Simply resetting a router can speed up the internet, just like restarting a computer can suddenly fix any tech woes you were experiencing.
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But there are some other pro tips you can try.
Some routers have entertainment settings that prioritise bandwidth while you play video games or stream content.
This is less effective when multiple users share a Wi-Fi connection, so users can try turning off the entertainment settings.
Wi-Fi customers can also try switching their router from a standard 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi channel to a 5 GHz channel to boost internet speeds.
Resetting the Request to Send (RTS) thresholds on your router could help improve Wi-Fi performance if you’re on a crowded network.
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