Home and business WiFi installation has become extremely common these days. Everyone needs computer access and WiFi for various devices, such as smartphones and tablets. While important to have access to the internet to accommodate regular daily users and guests in your home, it is also important to make a list of important things to keep in mind during setup to make sure your connection is safe at all times.

Here are three things to keep in mind when setting up WiFi:

It is important to keep four key factors in mind when determining the best WiFi router for your needs. These factors include the following:

• Distance. This factor is especially important because it dictates the distance between the router and all connected devices throughout the home. Consider more elaborate and potentially more expensive routers that have more antennae that provider a more stable connection at greater distances.

• Signal Interference. Some of your home devices, such as microwave ovens and cordless telephones that operate on 2.4 GHz band, could interfere with your WiFi signal. Think about buying a newer router that operates on 5 GHz band. While 5 GHz does stifle interference, it does not travel as far as 2.4 GHz signals, which is yet another consideration.

• Transfer Speed. In order to make sure you have the fastest possible internet speed, consider your ISP then choose the appropriate router speed, whether 802.11g (54 Mbps), 802.11n (300 Mbps) and 802. 11ac (450 Mbps).

• Security. Strong encryption is crucial, so make sure you buy the latest wireless encryption, which is pretty much standard in all new routers on the market, but it is still important to verify. Older encryptions are far less secure and a WEP key is easily cracked in minutes.

Once your router has been installed, TechRadar recommends that you make sure that any password or passphrase intended to protect your WiFi network is long and random to make it more complex and much harder to crack by a determined and nefarious hacker. Never rely on default settings, especially if the password and admin name appear on the printed label for the router itself since it allows for quick and easy access and set up for you, which allows the same access for hackers. Change both the password and access name to make it as difficult as possible for criminals to try to gain access.

There are some online activities and devices that may take up more of your available WiFi than others. It is important to ask yourself if the number of devices connected to my WiFi could affect quality and speed of connection.

Some of the biggest bandwidth thieves include the following:

• Gaming. Multiple player games continually transmit high-bandwidth information back and forth between the gaming device and the gaming server.

• Streaming. Whether streaming music, films or games via your entertainment system, media carries large chunks of data that can quickly and easily slow your internet connection. Netflix and Amazon require the highest quality video (4K HDR at 18 Mbps), so they instantly take over your WiFi. However, lessening the quality definitely compromises the streaming experience.

• Email with Attachments. Standard emails without attachments pose little to no problem, but if someone adds several photographs or a sound file, it will eat into your WiFi availability.

• Backups, Downloads and Updates. One of the most frustrating aspects of updates, backups and downloads is that they often occur without the authorization of the user. If you are trying to watch a streaming movie you've rented, you may suddenly notice that an update is installing and ruining your experience.

By considering these things when setting up WiFi, you are likely to enjoy a more seamless experience. Understanding the best router, securing access to your WiFi, and learning about the biggest culprits of high bandwidth usage will help you launch your WiFi service with ease while also having some tools for troubleshooting in the long-run.