{"id":12552,"date":"2022-05-10T19:15:38","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T16:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technologyreviewer.com\/?p=12552"},"modified":"2022-05-10T19:15:38","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T16:15:38","slug":"how-to-activate-your-att-modem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Activate Your AT&#038;T Modem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How to Activate Your AT&amp;T Modem. Your modem is the gateway to the digital world. Your modem is the gateway to the digital world. You need to have a working internet connection in your home in order to use your wireless devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many modern devices require internet connectivity to operate. You need to have a working internet connection in your home in order to use your wireless devices. Many modern devices require internet connectivity to operate. In this guide, we will discuss how to configure your AT&amp;T router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;A router is a networking device that acts as a middleman between devices on your local network and the internet. The router connects your home network and its devices to the internet. For example, the router connects your PC, smart TV, and gaming console to the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The router also filters traffic and routes internet requests so that devices on your home network can access the internet. In this guide, we will discuss how to configure your AT&amp;T router. A router is a networking device that acts as a middleman between devices on your local network and the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The router connects your home network and its devices to the internet. For example, the router connects your PC, smart TV, and gaming console to the internet. The router also filters traffic and routes internet requests so that devices on your home network can access the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Related Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=11432&amp;action=edit\">Does a Modem have WiFi?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#Set_up_a_new_router_account\" title=\"Set up a new router account\">Set up a new router account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#Find_your_router_model_number\" title=\"Find your router model number\">Find your router model number<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#Find_your_routers_IP_address\" title=\"Find your router\u2019s IP address\">Find your router\u2019s IP address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#Set_up_a_new_wireless_account\" title=\"Set up a new wireless account\">Set up a new wireless account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#Find_your_Wi-Fi_network_name_and_password\" title=\"Find your Wi-Fi network name and password\">Find your Wi-Fi network name and password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#Set_up_a_wired_network_connection\" title=\"Set up a wired network connection\">Set up a wired network connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#Test_your_internet_connection_speed\" title=\"Test your internet connection speed\">Test your internet connection speed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#How_do_I_change_my_AT_T_router_settings\" title=\"How do I change my AT&amp;T router settings?\">How do I change my AT&amp;T router settings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#How_do_I_manually_configure_my_router\" title=\"How do I manually configure my router?\">How do I manually configure my router?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#How_do_I_look_at_my_router_settings\" title=\"How do I look at my router settings?\">How do I look at my router settings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#Understanding_your_connection_speeds\" title=\"Understanding your connection speeds\">Understanding your connection speeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#How_do_I_set_my_router_to_WPA3_personal\" title=\"How do I set my router to WPA3 personal?\">How do I set my router to WPA3 personal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#How_do_I_set_my_router_to_WPA2\" title=\"How do I set my router to WPA2?\">How do I set my router to WPA2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#What_is_the_difference_between_WPA2_and_WPA3\" title=\"What is the difference between WPA2 and WPA3?\">What is the difference between WPA2 and WPA3?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#Should_I_use_WPA3_on_my_router\" title=\"Should I use WPA3 on my router?\">Should I use WPA3 on my router?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#How_does_the_dragonfly_handshake_work\" title=\"How does the dragonfly handshake work?\">How does the dragonfly handshake work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#What_is_the_strongest_WiFi_security\" title=\"What is the strongest WiFi security?\">What is the strongest WiFi security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#FAQS\" title=\"FAQS\">FAQS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#What_is_a_router\" title=\"What is a router?\">What is a router?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/how-to-activate-your-att-modem\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_router_should_you_choose\"><\/span>Which router should you choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different routers to choose from. However, the best router for you will be based on your needs. Your needs will depend on how much bandwidth you need and what kind of devices you have connected to it. Do you have a large number of devices that access the internet at the same time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;If so, then a tri-band router is the right choice for your home network. A tri-band router has a larger range and delivers faster Wi-Fi speeds than a dual-band router. A tri-band router is optimal if you plan on running multiple activities simultaneously over your home network&#8211;such as streaming movies and playing online video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A single band router is perfect for people who don&#8217;t expect to use their devices in parallel or who want an affordable solution. Single band routers are basic, but they still provide adequate performance for most users. Dual-band routers are great for anyone who wants better speeds than what a single band can provide without the cost of a tri or quad band router. Dual-bands offer fast speeds and excellent coverage at an affordable price point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_up_a_new_router_account\"><\/span>Set up a new router account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you just purchased your new router, you will need to set up a new router account. All you need to do is go to www.attwifi.com and log in with your account information. You can set up your account with the same login information that you use for AT&amp;T U-verse TV or AT&amp;T Internet service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Once logged in, follow the prompts on the website and enter your contact information, billing address, and more. If you have an existing router, you should know if it is compatible with the AT&amp;T network. If not, then there are a few things that you&#8217;ll need to do before configuring it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* Connect your modem to your computer using an Ethernet cable * Set up a new router account at www.attwifi.com * Configure the router (including choosing a password) * Connect the Ethernet cable from the modem to the &#8220;WAN&#8221; port on the back of the router<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_your_router_model_number\"><\/span>Find your router model number<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can configure your router, you will need to find the model number of your router. You will find this on the box that your router came in or by looking on the bottom of the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The best way to find the model number is by logging into your account online here. Once you have found your model number, go to routers.att.com and enter it in the &#8220;find my router&#8221; field. You will be prompted with a list of routers that match your model number and their corresponding configuration page. Select one of those links and follow the prompts to get started configuring your router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_your_routers_IP_address\"><\/span>Find your router\u2019s IP address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first steps to configuring your router is finding its IP address. Your router\u2019s IP address is a unique series of numbers that identify your network. The easiest way to find your router\u2019s IP address is by looking on the sticker on its back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, you need to locate the following information: -The default gateway for your internet connection -The subnet mask -The IP address for the wireless access point Once you have this information, type it into a web browser and you should see your network&#8217;s configuration page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_up_a_new_wireless_account\"><\/span>Set up a new wireless account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can use the internet on your home network, you need to set up a new wireless account on your AT&amp;T router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_your_Wi-Fi_network_name_and_password\"><\/span>Find your Wi-Fi network name and password<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you need to do is find your Wi-Fi network name and password. The default SSID and password for an AT&amp;T router is &#8220;attwifi&#8221; and &#8220;attwifi.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_up_a_wired_network_connection\"><\/span>Set up a wired network connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A wired connection is the fastest and most reliable way to connect your computer to the router. To set up a wired network, an ethernet cord must be connected between the router and your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to make sure that your modem has power and that you are plugged into it with Ethernet. Now, on the back of your AT&amp;T router, look for where you can plug in an Ethernet cable from your PC. Once you have found this port, connect one end of an Ethernet cable from your PC to that port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQi6ZfnjV_d46stqXROOS5FqgeuWqEfAZHPoA&amp;usqp=CAU\" alt=\" How to Activate Your AT&amp;T Modem \" width=\"622\" height=\"414\"\/><figcaption>setting up wireless router<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test_your_internet_connection_speed\"><\/span>Test your internet connection speed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have configured your AT&amp;T router, it is important to test your internet connection speed. You can do this by performing a speed test on the device you are using to read this article. The most accurate way to test your internet connection is to use an online tool such as Speedtest.net or Ookla\u2019s Speedtest app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;These tools will show you the bandwidth of your internet connection. This will help you determine if you need to contact AT&amp;T for assistance with correcting any problems that may exist with your service. Once you have configured your AT&amp;T router, it is important to test your internet connection speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;You can do this by performing a speed test on the device you are using to read this article. The most accurate way to test your internet connection is to use an online tool such as Speedtest.net or Ookla\u2019s Speedtest app. These tools will show you the bandwidth of your internet connection. This will help you determine if you need to contact AT&amp;T for assistance with correcting any problems that may exist with your service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_change_my_AT_T_router_settings\"><\/span><strong>How do I change my AT&amp;T router settings?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s very simple to change your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/device-support\/article\/wireless\/KM1320445\/ATT\/WirelessNetMF279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">router settings.<\/a> Here is a step-by-step guide for instructions on how to do so: 1) Log into the AT&amp;T website and click on the &#8220;Home&#8221; icon found in the top right corner of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Click &#8220;Internet Preferences &amp; Controls&#8221; in the left column. 3) Click &#8220;Advanced Settings.&#8221; 4) Scroll down until you see &#8220;Site Blocking.&#8221; 5) Select the sites that you want to unblock, then click &#8220;Save Changes.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_manually_configure_my_router\"><\/span><strong>How do I manually configure my router?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two different ways to configure your router. The first option is to manually configure the settings on your router. There are several steps you need to take in order to do this. The first thing you need to make sure of is that you have a working Internet connection and the physical connection between your computer and router is established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see if the connection is established by looking for a Wi-Fi or Ethernet icon on your computer screen. Next, open up a web browser such as Chrome or Firefox, type in 192.168.1.1 into the address bar, and hit Enter. This will bring up a login screen for your router (please note: some routers may ask for a username and password before entering this website).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, enter &#8220;admin&#8221; as your username and &#8220;admin&#8221; as your password and click &#8220;Log In.&#8221; After logging in, the next step is to click on &#8220;Wireless Settings&#8221; under the Basic tab of your router&#8217;s configuration page. This will allow you to access all of the wireless settings for your device without having to physically connect it by using an Ethernet cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;re at this screen, scroll down until you see an option called MAC Address Filtering which we&#8217;ll talk about later in this article. When this pops up, it will ask for a Filter Mode &#8211; choose Customize from that list if it&#8217;s there or simply hit Custom if it isn&#8217;t available on that list yet (you can do so by clicking on<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_look_at_my_router_settings\"><\/span><strong>How do I look at my router settings?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Open a web browser on your computer and type in the address of your router. 2. You will be prompted to enter your username and password. 3. Enter your username and password, which is usually admin for both, and click OK or Sign In. 4. Once you\u2019ve logged into the homepage for your router, click \u201cAdvanced Settings\u201d on the left navigation bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Click \u201cFirewall\u201d at the top of the page that opens up, then click \u201cAdd a new user-defined application\u201d on the sub-menu list to create a new rule. Then, in order to unblock websites with this rule, you need to add a service name (e.g., &#8220;Allow Access&#8221;), select TCP from Protocols, assign it an ID number (1), select Port 80 from Start Port\/End Port and put in 192.168.*.* under IP Address Range 6. Leave everything else as is and scroll down to hit Save&gt;&gt;Done<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"How to Activate Your AT&amp;T Modem\" width=\"479\" height=\"359\"\/><figcaption>setting up ATT broadband<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_your_connection_speeds\"><\/span><strong>Understanding your connection speeds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your connection speeds will be either Fast, Medium or Slow. This is to tell you what type of connection speed you are getting on your device. When you connect your device, it will show up the connection speed in the notification bar at the top of your phone or tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_set_my_router_to_WPA3_personal\"><\/span><strong>How do I set my router to WPA3 personal?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to log into your router. You can do this by typing in the IP address of your router into a web browser on any device you want to unblock websites on. Once you\u2019ve logged into your router, go to the menu that says Wi-Fi settings and select the option WPA3 personal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you follow through with these steps, all devices connected to your network will be using WPA3 for stronger security against vulnerabilities in WPA2. This includes computers, mobile phones, and tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_set_my_router_to_WPA2\"><\/span><strong>How do I set my router to WPA2?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to unblock websites on your router, you need to configure it with WPA2. WPA2 stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 and is an improved version of the original WPA standard. With wireless connections, you will often see one of three security options: WEP, WPA, or WPA2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The difference between these terms is that when you set up a wireless network, you need to select a level of security for your network connection. This can be either WEP (Wireless Equivalent Privacy), which encrypts data and limits access to specific computers only;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), which encrypts data, randomizes keys and access privileges; or WPA2, which encrypts data in a more sophisticated way than WPA. It\u2019s important to note that in this article we are focusing on configuring your router with the more advanced security protocol -WPA2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_WPA2_and_WPA3\"><\/span><strong>What is the difference between WPA2 and WPA3?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a security protocol that was created to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network. WPA2 and WPA3 are the two most common types of Wi-Fi security protocols, but they work differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_use_WPA3_on_my_router\"><\/span><strong>Should I use WPA3 on my router?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of features that you can use in your router. One of these is WPA3. This is a new Wi-Fi security standard (also known as the WiFi Alliance) that offers robust protection against intrusions and has been designed to ensure data privacy. WPA2 was the previous standard, and it had been around for more than 10 years &#8211; but it&#8217;s now superseded by WPA3. WPA3 involves two major changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, by using 192-bit encryption keys instead of 128-bit, which is long overdue and means that users will need to upgrade their devices sooner rather than later. Second, WPA3 will allow each device to have its own key, meaning the entire network doesn\u2019t need to be re-configured when new devices are added or removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSjmCJTTtSGxR1EyZTejpw8aPVumKfjPVABhg&amp;usqp=CAU\" alt=\" How to Activate Your AT&amp;T Modem \" width=\"634\" height=\"355\"\/><figcaption>ATT router and modem<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_dragonfly_handshake_work\"><\/span><strong>How does the dragonfly handshake work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The dragonfly handshake is a method of establishing a secure connection between two devices. All that is required for the dragonfly handshake to work are two devices and a function called Diffie-Hellman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;It was developed to allow two people who want to establish an encrypted connection to find out if they have the same encryption key without having to exchange one another\u2019s key. If the keys match, then communication can be established without either party revealing their encryption key. This is done by exchanging public keys instead of private keys during the handshake process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_strongest_WiFi_security\"><\/span><strong>What is the strongest WiFi security?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different levels of WiFi security. If you want to keep your use of the internet private, then we recommend that you find a strong password. It is also important to not pick a password that someone else may know. This will push people away from accessing your information. Our recommendation is to make it something long and complicated, but not difficult for you to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQS\"><\/span>FAQS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1652183136985\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_router\"><\/span>What is a router?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A router is a networking device that acts as a middleman between devices on your local network and the internet. The router connects your home network and its devices to the internet. For example, the router connects your PC, smart TV, and gaming console to the internet. The router also filters traffic and routes internet requests so that devices on your home network can access the internet.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an Internet connection, whether it be a wired connection, Wi-Fi, or mobile internet connection, you\u2019ll probably have noticed that most of the websites you visit are not accessible via your service provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;In other words, the sites that you want to visit are often blocked by your Internet service provider (ISP). This is because most ISPs block websites that are not authorized by them. The same goes for your router. If you want to access websites that your ISP has blocked, you need to unblock them. In this article, we will cover how to unblock websites on your router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for a way to configure your new AT&amp;T router? Don\u2019t worry, this simple guide will help you get your new router set up with no fuss. You don\u2019t need to spend hours figuring out your router if you follow these easy steps. First, you\u2019ll need to find your router model number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Make sure you find the right one before you go any further! Once you have your router model number, head over to the AT&amp;T website and create a new router account. Then, find the IP address of your AT&amp;T router and set up a new wireless connection. Next, set up a wired network connection, and test your internet connection speed. If you need any help, AT&amp;T has an extensive FAQ section that can answer any questions you may have!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Activate Your AT&amp;T Modem. Your modem is the gateway to the digital world. 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