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This refers to restrictions imposed on access to particular websites. Most routers allow basic filtering on certain websites. IP addresses are often dynamically assigned. So, make sure that you set filters based on the MAC address. This lets you restrict a particular list of websites for the selected devices in the network. Accidental access to illegal sites can also be blocked with this feature. Guest network for security reasons

When there are guests at home, you may have to share your wireless network password. If you have only one wireless network, your guests will be able to access every other device in the network. This makes your network vulnerable. Most routers today allow the option of creating a guest network. This would be a separate wireless network that can be configured with or without a separate password for the guests. You can also allocate a specific bandwidth so that your home device connections are not impacted. Setup a private cloud space

This works in routers with a USB port. Connect an external hard disk with sufficient storage space and reliable security features to your router. Similar to sharing files to other devices in the LAN, you can save data to this hard drive from any smartphone or laptop that are wirelessly connected to the router. This hard disk would become your private cloud space to store and access data from any devices connected to the home network. Wireless printing features

If your router has a USB port, connect your wired printer to this USB port. Once your printer is connected to the router through a wired connection, your smartphones and other devices that are wirelessly connected to the router should be able to access the printer.

Conclusion

Depending on the router you own and its configuration, the steps to achieve the above-mentioned results may vary. So, do a quick search online or refer to the manual to get a clearer picture and execute these handy wireless router tricks. This way, you can make the most of your device.

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