When searching for wireless networks, you may have noticed that your router has several Wi-Fi networks available. This can be very useful for optimal operation. But how many Wi-Fi networks could a router have? We are going to talk about it in this article. We are going to explain the number you could have, what it depends on and what you can use each one for in your daily life.
The fact that more and more devices are connected to the network also makes it necessary to achieve optimal performance, and not just in terms of speed. Channeling all these connections is essential. This is where the different networks that a Wi-Fi router can have come into play, and using them appropriately is important.
How many Wi-Fi does the router have?
This will depend on what model of router you have. There are models that allow you to separate both bands, so you would have one Wi-Fi network for the 2.4 GHz band and another for the 5 GHz band. You could even have a tri-band router, so you could have a third network on certain devices.
In addition, we must add the guest network. If we use a common, dual-band router, we could have a guest Wi-Fi network for each of these bands. Therefore, we would be faced with the possibility of having four different networks. Basically, it would be the normal 2.4 GHz network, the 5 GHz network and two guest networks, one for each frequency.
There are models that even allow you to have more networks, although the usual thing is that you could have a maximum of 6 Wi-Fi networks available. For example, there are routers that also allow you to enable an exclusive network for Internet of Things or home automation devices. This way, you can free up the main network and not have problems if you need to connect many things.
Protect all networks
No matter how many networks your router has, or how many you have configured, it is essential that you keep them all well protected. It is key to use strong and complex passwords that are not easy to guess. Never leave the factory default password, but create a new one that contains letters (both upper and lower case), numbers and other special symbols.
Also, the encryption you use is another factor to consider. Avoid outdated encryption, such as WEP or WPA. Ideally, you should use the latest encryption available, which is WPA-3, or WPA-2 if the former is not available. This will make it much more difficult for someone to brute force their way into your network.
In order to improve security, another point that cannot be missed is to keep your router updated. This will help to correct possible vulnerabilities that hackers could exploit to get into your network. Always make sure you have the latest firmware version available.
In short, you can have multiple Wi-Fi networks on your router. It will depend on the model and also how you have it configured. You could have multiple guest networks, as well as different frequencies.
