What are some tips for installing home broadband that most people don't know? You need to know these things in advance

Broadband includes those from China Telecom, China Mobile and other companies, with speeds of tens of megabits, 100 megabits, 200M, 300M, 500M and even gigabit.

There are too many choices, and many people don’t know how to choose. In the end, they choose the cheapest one, but the effect is unsatisfactory. Some even choose the one that looks the cheapest, but there are various additional fees later, which is distressing.

Today, let’s take a look at the pitfalls you need to watch out for when choosing broadband. Know them in advance so you can use it without worries.

1. Differences between operators

If you are a heavy user, such as a game enthusiast, movie and TV enthusiast, etc., it is recommended to choose telecom broadband, which is characterized by high price, fast speed and stability.

If you just browse your phone on a daily basis and there are several people at home with low requirements for Internet access, it is recommended that you choose broadband from China Mobile or China Unicom, especially the kind that comes free if you spend a certain amount of money on monthly phone bills.

2. Set meal routine

This is the point that many people are most deceived by. Relatively speaking, telecom packages are more transparent. After all, the prices are expensive. For example, the current mainstream 169 yuan package includes: a 100M broadband, 3 cards, 1,000 minutes of talk time, and 30G traffic (there will be slight differences in each region). Apart from this, there are no separate fees unless the traffic exceeds the limit.

However, China Mobile's offer of a 100M broadband for free with a monthly call bill of 58 yuan or more has many pitfalls, as several people around me have verified.

If you want to use China Mobile's free broadband, you need to confirm first that you don't need a TV box (the installation master will bring a TV box when he comes to your door and install it for you by default, and then it will cost you 10 yuan per month, but if you don't check your phone bill, you may not know it)

In addition, you should also pay attention to the term of the agreement, whether it is one year, two years, or three years. If you are renting a house, you must pay attention to it. Otherwise, if you move suddenly, you will not be able to cancel the broadband. When you move out, you will not be able to use the broadband but you will have to continue paying for it. It’s painful to think about it.

3. Optical Modem and Router

It is still better to apply for an optical modem at a business hall, but please note that if you can choose, you must choose one with better quality. After all, you will use it for many years, and good quality will ensure stable operation.

It is not recommended to buy a wireless router in a business hall. It is expensive and of poor quality. You can buy a better one at the same price online.

When choosing a router, you should pay attention to choosing a gigabit router, and a dual gigabit one. Considering that broadband speeds may continue to increase in the next few years, you should also make allowances for the selection of a wireless router to avoid having to pay for another purchase in two years.

IV. About the Master Key

Many people have a master key installed on their mobile phones. Have you ever wondered why the master key can directly connect to the local WiFi when you go to a strange place?

Have you ever thought that your home broadband WiFi is connected to by strangers around you for no reason?

Because the working principle of Master Key and other apps is that when it connects to a WiFi network for the first time, it will upload the WiFi password to its own server for storage. When someone else comes to the WiFi location, opens their phone and has the Master Key app, they will directly obtain the WiFi password from the server and connect directly.

So if you want your home WiFi to be secure, don’t use apps like Master Key.

There is still a lot to say about home broadband. Today, let’s talk about the most important and common issues.