What you definitely want to do after connecting Wi-Fi router

　In the last three times in the serialization, we introduced the products of the good Cospa Wi-Fi router in the summer of 2018 a little more irregularly.From now on, let's return to the regular series and continue setting the Wi-Fi router.

"I don't know" of home Wi-Fi! "

　Currently, the Wi-Fi router has been connected to the Internet, and smartphones and the like should have been connected by Wi-Fi.There is no problem using it as it is because you can connect to the Internet at home Wi-Fi as it is.From now on, let's look at the details and how to use it more safely to make it easier to use.

　After connecting to a Wi-Fi router, there is a firmware update for the work you want to do early.This is to fix the software that operates the Wi-Fi router, and update it to improve the function.There are some updates to modify serious security vulnerabilities, so keep in mind that devices that connect to the Internet regardless of Wi-Fi router are always updated to the latest firmware.

　Of course, it is often the latest version immediately after purchase, but there are many cases where updates are frequent (especially after the launch of new products).Let's complete the update work as soon as possible.You have to check the updates regularly after the update, but some Wi-Fi routers are automatically checked for update files, and if there is the latest version, you can update automatically.Is common.Let's take advantage of this function.In this case, it is necessary to set it to be updated automatically.

　In many cases, it is usually possible to check and update the firmware update for updating items on the setting screen.Since smartphone use is becoming main, there are many models that take this method.The procedure in this case is not difficult.Just tap the button.

バッファロー製Wi-Fiルーター「WXR-1751DHP2」の設定例。設定画面にて「詳細設定」をタップ［管理］メニューの［ファームウェア更新］を選ぶ［更新方法］で［オンラインバージョンアップ］を選択。［更新実行］をタップする。［ファームウェア自動更新機能］を設定しておけば、このあとは自動で更新が行われるようになる［更新実行］をタップ後、ファームウェアの一覧が表示されるので、最新版を選択して「更新実行」でアップデートするTP-Link製Wi-Fiルーターの設定例。「Tether」アプリでログインし、［ツール］を表示させる。［システム］をタップするファームウェアアップデートがあると注意マークが付くのでタップするあとは［アップデート］をタップする

　Note that the Wi-Fi router connection stops when the firmware is updated.It will be an image that once turned on the power.If you set it for an automatic update, you need to be careful not to make a mistake as a failure, as the connection will be suddenly cut off during use.It takes a few minutes to update.

　Also, it is perfect to save the configuration file once before updating the firmware.Normally, the settings are not reset even in the firmware update, but in rare cases, the firmware that returns to the state of shipment is rarely returned, or in some cases the settings are reset due to some trouble.Even in such a situation, it can be returned from the saved configuration file [*1].The configuration file is explained in detail in the 20th "Save Setting File" when the Wi-Fi router is broken.

[*1]… The configuration file is written with Internet connection and Wi-Fi connection settings, which saves the trouble of resetting.Note that it is not the reason to rewrite the firmware and use it as the original version.The original connection settings will be applied to the new firmware.