Wifi and the Internet at Home

Digital literacy

Wifi and the Internet at Home

A short course that explains what the internet and wifi are, how they reach your home, and how to use them with confidence. Made for someone who has never set up wifi before.

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6Lessons
~21 minTotal duration
FreeLevel
Digital literacyCategory

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course you will know what wifi is, how it works, and how to get online at home. Plus what to do when your wifi stops working.

Course content

  1. What is the internet?This video explains how to establish a home internet connection. It details the necessity of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and a router, outlining connection types like ADSL, LTE, and fiber. The process of connecting devices via Ethernet or Wi-Fi to form a Local Area Network (LAN) is demonstrated, highlighting the router's role in managing network traffic and providing internet access.
    4 min
  2. What is wifi?
    4 min
  3. How your home connects to the internet
    5 min
  4. Where to put your wifi routerOptimize your home Wi-Fi by strategically placing your router. Learn how central placement, elevation, and avoiding obstructions like electronics and furniture can significantly improve signal strength. Understand the difference between 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands and explore dual-band or mesh systems for larger homes to eliminate dead zones and ensure seamless connectivity.
    3 min
  5. Getting your phone or laptop onto wifi
    1 min
  6. When your wifi stops working
    4 min

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