The game takes 460ms, the video keeps looping, and the file download is extremely slow... Do you think it's the fault of the operator? Is it because the router is old?
Don't rush to curse! First, ask yourself this question: Besides you, who else is "free" enjoying your broadband service?
Imagine this: You are paying your internet bill diligently, but your neighbors, the tea shop downstairs, and even passing strangers are all happily "sharing" your internet connection. Your internet speed is being divided up, your privacy is being exposed, and you have essentially become a mobile "public Wi-Fi"!
Today, let's skip the nonsense and the theories. In just three seconds, we'll show you how to identify the person hiding in the corner "stealing the internet" and permanently block them! Those who are slow will actually lose their access!
Take out your mobile phone and open the management app for the router. If you haven't installed the app, don't worry. Just enter the router's management address (usually 192.168.1.1 or tplinklogin.cn) in the browser and log in with the password.
Find a menu similar to "Device Management" or "Connected Devices".
Look! This is it!
The list clearly shows all the devices connected to your Wi-Fi. Your own phone, computer, tablet - you can recognize them all. So, what are those strange-named devices that you don't recognize at all?
android-12345abcdef？—— It definitely isn't yours!
iPhone-Unknown？—— If it's not your family's iPhone, then it must be a "deceiver"!
A string of garbled characters or an unfamiliar brand name?—— Congratulations! You've caught a "cyber thief"!
This process: Open the app, tap twice, and three seconds is all you need!
Once you find the suspicious device, don't hesitate to operate it directly. In the app, there is usually an option like "Block Internet Access" or "Screening".
Click!
In an instant, this device was kicked out of your network and could no longer connect. It was like being sealed off, so there was no way for it to "steal" your internet connection again!
From the moment it is detected to the moment it is blocked, the entire process takes no more than five seconds. Isn't it incredibly fast?
We kicked out the thief, but the door wasn't locked. He will come again tomorrow. So, we must spend ten seconds upgrading our defense system.
The key point is just one thing: set a "violent level" password!
What is a "violent level" password? It's not 12345678, it's not your birthday, and it's definitely not admin888!
The standard for a strong password is:
Long enough：At least 12 or more.
Sufficiently complex：Including capital letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols (such as !) @#$%）。
Without any pattern：For example, something like "MyDog!IsCut3@2024", which is both easy to remember (you can understand it yourself) and extremely difficult to be cracked.
In just ten seconds, change your Wi-Fi password to this "cipher-like" code, and your network will be equivalent to upgrading from a wooden door to a security door of a bank vault!
If you want to enhance your defense even further, you can try these two tactics:
Disable the WPS function：Although WPS is convenient, it has security vulnerabilities and is a favorite target for hackers. Locate it in the advanced settings of the router and shut it down immediately!
Enable "Visitor Network"：If there are occasional friends who need to use the internet at home, don't tell them the main password. Create a "guest network" which is isolated from your main network. This way, your friends can access the internet without coming into contact with any of your devices or data. It's both safe and convenient.
Your internet speed has slowed down. Stop enduring it in silence. From today on, you are the "guardian" of your own network.
Your internet speed has slowed down. Stop enduring it in silence. From today on, you are the "guardian" of your own network.
Stop being that helpless victim who just silently provides power for others! Now, pick up your phone and give your network a thorough "clean-up" right now!