Posted 10/06/09 at 10:00:00 AM by Justin Kerr

Home broadband routers are remarkably complex devices that few ever take the time to truly understand. As long as the lights are blinking, and webpages load, most people are inclined to leave them be. The few brave souls who venture into the firmware are often rewarded with a maze of menus that betray the true complexity of these underappreciated appliances. Wireless channels, security modes, and even port forwarding can be frustrating concepts for those without a networking background, but are absolutely critical to understanding how to optimize your home network.

In this guide we will teach you the finer points of security, as well as give you surefire ways to boost your router's performance. Topics covered include:

• How to Safely Secure and Isolate a Network
• How to Maximize Your Route's Broadcast Strength
• How to Make Your Router Play Nice with Skype and BitTorrent
• How to Improve Transfer Speeds with QoS and WISH
• How to Expand Your Network by Stacking Routers

Read on to get started!

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