How to boost your wi-fi signal
Wi-fi is great when it actually works but this might not always be the case in older properties with high ceilings and thick walls or in large offices over multiple levels. There are many ways to improve your wireless signal although the solution to the problem is not always the same! In some cases simply moving the wireless router to a more central location can help although this might be challenging if the master telephone socket or fibre optic feed is quite a distance away. It is also worth checking there are no other electrical gadgets like power transformers and telephone base stations in the immediate vicinity of the wireless router as these can cause interference. If possible keep the router area clutter free and while routers aren’t aesthetically pleasing, hiding them away in cupboards usually degrades the wi-fi signal further!
Changing the wireless channel on your router or setting it to “auto” can sometimes improve the wireless signal. If you are not sure how to change the wireless channel on your router, your Internet Service Provider should be able to help. If you are using an older Wireless B or G router, then upgrading to a wireless N or AC router will not only improve wireless connectivity but may also give you an unexpected speed boost. Dual Band wireless routers have the capability to transmit on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless band. Dual band routers are particularly useful in busy households and offices allowing you to separate networks, avoid interference and potentially double the wireless bandwidth.
Sometimes, no matter how hard you tweak your router setup there may be some areas in your property that simply have a terrible or non existent wireless signal – these are known as dead spots. Wireless powerline extender kits (also known as wireless homeplug kits) can help resolve dead spots by repeating the wireless signal via the mains wiring of your home or office.
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