Tag: WiFi
Preparing your home network for when family visits during the Holidays
December 27, 2024
To ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for your visiting family members during the holidays, consider setting up a guest WiFi network in your home. This separate network allows your guests to connect to the internet without compromising the security of your main network. It also helps prevent any congestion or slowdowns on your primary […]
Understanding Fiber Internet: How It Powers Your Home
September 27, 2024
Fiber internet uses optical fibers to deliver internet data; These cables are made of thin strands of glass or plastic that transmit data using light signals, allowing for faster speeds and more reliable service compared to traditional copper lines. It’s like comparing the efficiency of a modern electric car to an old gasoline model—fiber is […]
How to Enhance WiFi Signal at Your Cabin: Simple Steps for Better Connectivity
July 26, 2024
Step-by-Step Guide: Step 1: Assess Your Current Setup Step 2: Optimize Router Settings Step 3: Extend Your WiFi Range Step 4: Reduce Interference
Why You Need a Guest WiFi Network
May 24, 2024
With an open network with visitors, anyone connecting devices to your primary WiFi has potential access to other connected devices, such as computers, smart home devices, and more. This poses significant security and privacy concerns and risks. However, a guest WiFi network provides a robust solution. It offers internet access to your guests while keeping […]
Are Your Devices Hogging Bandwidth?
March 29, 2024
In today’s world, you are more than likely to have multiple electronic devices in your home, and it’s easy to underestimate how many of these devices are using your home internet connection. When using your mobile device, you switch from cellular service to WiFi at home. Other connections in your home could include computers, all […]
7 Causes of WiFi Interference in Your Home and How to Fix Them
September 25, 2023
In today’s digital age, a strong and reliable WiFi connection is essential for everything from streaming your favorite shows to working from home. But what do you do when your WiFi signal starts acting up? Often, the culprit is interference, and it can come from unexpected sources right in your own home. In this post, […]
How To: Prioritize Devices on Your WiFi
February 25, 2021
If you have multiple devices connected to your WiFi, they are all competing for a share of your internet bandwidth. Now, you can prioritize your devices to ensure your internet bandwidth is available for your most important needs. Set a schedule to prioritize things like work and productivity devices in the daytime, and then entertainment […]
Tech Tips: A Year in Review
December 8, 2020
This holiday season, we know that popular gifts include new devices and technology for your home. Check out some of Blackfoot Communications’ relevant tech tips from this year that will help prepare you for a secure and great experience when using your new devices!
Internet vs. WiFi: What’s the difference?
July 30, 2020
The internet allows you to connect to the world through a global wide area network. To have an internet connection at your home, you must have access to an internet service provider (or ISP), such as Blackfoot. Cable and DSL are the two main forms of residential broadband internet used by ISPs. Learn more about […]
How To: Connect to WiFi at Home
October 15, 2019
WiFi technology enables you to access the internet via a wireless signal on any WiFi-enabled device. To use WiFi at home, you simply need an internet connection and the right equipment. Check out our educational video to learn how WiFi works and what you need to convert your home internet connection to a WiFi signal. […]