Wi-Fi password trick can give you instant speed boost – and reveals the ‘vampire’ devices ruining your internet

WI-FI experts have revealed a hidden way to get faster network speeds right away.

It can be extremely frustrating when your Wi-Fi connection slows down.

And sometimes it can be hard to determine exactly where the problem is stemming from.

Experts have revealed that one common problem many Wi-Fi users don’t know about is connected unused devices.

CONNECTED UNUSED DEVICES

Lurking among your connected devices may be unused gadgets that are leeching off your Wi-Fi signal.

This could be the dusty old printer in your home office or a forgotten-about tablet in a drawer somewhere.

These phantom connections don’t just eat up bandwidth, they pose a security risk, too.

They leave open vulnerabilities that hackers could exploit to steal your data and even your money.

Thankfully, there’s a simple way to banish these unwanted devices: a good old-fashioned Wi-Fi password change.

Changing your Wi-Fi password will remove all existing connections, forcing every device to re-authenticate.

As a result, you will need to re-authenticate all the devices you use, but it’s a small price to pay for a faster and more secure network.

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR WI-FI PASSWORD

First, open an internet browser on your Mac or PC and type in your router’s IP address.

Hit the Enter key and then log into your router using its username and password.

Locate the Wireless, Wireless Security, WLAN, or Wi-Fi Settings option.

In the Wi-Fi Password or Key text box, enter a strong password full of letters, numbers, and special characters.

Finally, click Save or Apply to implement the change and the Wi-Fi password should immediately change.

For extra protection, consider configuring your router to only allow specific devices to connect.

This leaves unwanted intruders locked out of your digital kingdom. Happy surfing!