How to get a better WiFi signal?
In the age of digital connectivity, a robust and reliable WiFi connection is essential for our day-to-day activities. Whether you’re streaming your favorite shows, working from home, or gaming online, a strong WiFi signal means a seamless online experience. In this guide, we’ll explore a few tips to help you get the best coverage and strength from your home WiFi network.
Router Position:
When it comes to router placement, it’s not the time to get caught up on aesthetics. WiFi signals travel best through open spaces, so while it might be tempting to stick your router in a cupboard tucked out of sight, your best bet is to position it in a central area, preferably off the floor and away from obstructions like walls and furniture. Something as simple as moving your router out from a corner cabinet behind the TV, to a central spot on a shelf can make all the difference.
Reduce Wireless Disruptions:
Your home WiFi uses a frequency channel that can be shared with other wireless devices. Cordless phones, baby monitors, microwaves, and direct wireless printers are all culprits that can cause a disruptions to WiFi signal, especially if they’re positioned too close to your router. If you find your WiFi is dropping in and out, experiment with turning off any nearby wireless devices to see if that improves your signal. If it does you’ve found your problem and might want to relocate the device.
Watch out for your neighbours WiFi:
Another thing to keep an eye on is interference from your neighbour’s WiFi networks. If you live in town with neighbours close by, there’s potential for overlapping channels to disrupt your signal. To keep things smooth, try turning your router off and on again. By power cycling your router, you essentially allow it to reset and reassess the available channels, and potentially selecting a less congested one.
Upgrade your router:
Large homes with multiple floors or awkward layouts may get the odd WiFi dead zone when it comes to your average router. Upgrading to a larger router with a more powerful signal, will cover a bigger area of your home, and also have less trouble getting through walls and furniture. Imagine your router is a speaker, with a larger router being ‘louder’ than average, meaning it can be ‘heard’ by your device from further away.
Opt for a WiFi extender:
A WiFi extender works a little differently in that it acts like a bridge between your devices and your router. When set up properly, a WiFi extender will receive the existing WiFi signal, and then rebroadcast it, extending coverage into areas with weak or no connectivity.
Both a larger router and/or an extender are helpful options to ensure a consistent and strong connection throughout your entire living space. We have both extenders and large routers available as optional add-ons for most of our plans, just give us a call to find out more.
Get in touch:
If you’re having persistent WiFi issues, don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer support for personalised assistance. Together, we can unlock the full potential of your WiFi network, ensuring a seamless and reliable online experience for every member of your household.
