Our view at PcMacgicians is that your home network needs to be as secure as your home. We were recently requested to help a Stamford Hill, N16 resident who was worried about keeping their NAS drive secure along with confidential data. They had an off-the-shelf Utility Warehouse router, but wanted something more sophisticated to secure their online space without compromising too much in terms of ease of access for family members and friends.

The Issue: One Network, Too Many Risks

Our Stamford Hill client had all their personal computers, smart home devices, and guest phones on one network. Although this is standard practice, it is an invitation to trouble with important assets such as NAS drives. NAS drives typically have backup information, confidential documents, and private media. Making them available over an open network is an open invitation to disaster.

If your home network is serving both your personal information and that of your guests, then you may need to perform a Wi-Fi Security Check.

PcMacgicians Solution: Separation for Security

In order to address the problem, we deployed an access point installed in router mode, essentially setting up an isolated guest network which was totally separate from the customer’s original setup.

This ensured that the private network—which contained the NAS drive along with essential devices—remained secure, with guests able to use uninterrupted internet access over another line. No interference. No compromise. Want to upgrade your own system? Consult our Home & Business Wi-Fi Setup Service to learn more.

Home Automation? We’ve Got That Covered Too

In smart homes of today, smart plugs, Hive heating system, and voice assistants are common. But having them in your private network is risky, especially when multiple people can access them.

We did this by moving the customer’s Hive system along with other smart home appliances to the guest network. Everyone in the home is now free to adjust the lights or heat without sacrificing privacy of the main network.

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Outcome: A seamless, secure online home

After our installation, the customer currently enjoys:

• Secure private network for sensitive devices

• An uninterrupted guest Wi-Fi experience

• Secure home automation in an accessible way

• Assurance that their information is being safeguarded

This is how professional home network setup is meant to be—safe, intelligent, and worry-free.

Ready to Secure Your Network?

If you are in London, including in Stamford Hill, and wish to secure your data, upgrade your smart home, or just boost your Wi-Fi performance, PcMacgicians is at your service.

Schedule a Network Security Consultation today.

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Let’s smarten your home network, secure it, and make it easier to use—just as we did in Stamford Hill.