Imagine a WiFi network that allows you full Internet access, but limits content for younger kids. Or a network that encourages face-to-face time with your loved ones because of the controls you set during dinner time. These are some of the things that are possible with a managed WiFi system.
Managed WiFi is a great way to make your home WiFi network perform better and safer for everyone in multi-person homes and multi-family units.
What is a WiFi management solution?
A WiFi management solution, or managed WiFi, is a system that you can get from your Internet service provider (ISP) or as part of a gateway, router or WiFi mesh product.
How it works is that the system helps manage your home network and its connected devices with things like reliable connectivity, device management, advanced security and more.
Managed WiFi systems are often controlled by an app on your smartphone or tablet. You simply download the app for the platform or subscription, create an account, configure your home network devices and you are set. It is simple to use to make sure your home network is set for your family.
The Best Features for Families
Managed WiFi has many beneficial features. Specifically for your family, here are some to know about:
Setting Parental Controls
You can set parental controls to monitor your family’s Internet usage, including things like configuring rules around content that your children are allowed or not allowed to see, timeframes for Internet freezes, and more.
Network Security Monitor Settings
Managed WiFi offers advanced security for your network. Always know who is connected, what they are doing on your network, and get alerts on any potential threat so you can act fast on it. Or, because managed systems are smart, your network can defend against it, too.
Network Performance
These days, there are many devices connected all at once, by many people in one household. Make sure you know what is happening on your network, who is connected, and where devices or applications can be disconnected to free up space. This visibility is a great tool for making sure your Internet is always performing up to speed.
Managing Your Network
Manage WiFi systems help you enable, disable or pause devices instantly. You have a view of which devices are connected to your network, how much bandwidth they are consuming, conduct speed tests and remove or pause devices as needed.
Create and Manage Guest Networks
When you or your children have friends over, have a separate guest network for them to connect to. This helps keep your devices and information on your primary network safe. A managed WiFi system makes setting up and monitoring a guest network a breeze.
This is just the surface of managed WiFi features, but all ones that make wireless Internet better for your family. All of these features can be controlled through the MyHitron app. MyHitron is available through Internet Service Providers. Ask your ISP about MyHitron today.
Want to learn more about Managed WiFi? Check out Hitron’s Learn page.
