You\u2019re working from home, it\u2019s a beautiful day outside and you want to set up on the balcony, but your Wifi signal doesn\u2019t extend that far?
\nOr you\u2019re binge-watching the latest season of Narcos on Netflix on your laptop in bed when, all of a sudden, the video stops and begins buffering because your router is in another room.<\/p>\n
In a world that is more connected than ever, good wireless internet connection has become the norm. Not only do we use the internet to relax and unwind, but a lot of people nowadays work online and depend on a good connection to deliver projects on time and pay the bills.<\/p>\n
So, what can you do to improve your Wifi’s range and fix frustrating problems, such as dead zones or dropped Wifi signals?<\/p>\n
Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n
Interferences are one of the most common issues that can affect your router\u2019s capabilities. And, we\u2019re not talking only about other wireless networks or home appliances that can impact its effectiveness, but also about physical obstructions. If you live in a big house with lots of walls and corners that your router has to penetrate to reach every device, then it may not perform as expected.<\/p>\n
So, pay close attention to the design of your house when placing your router. You may think that hiding it in a cabinet or placing it next to the window where the cables can\u2019t be seen, is a good idea. However, you could soon discover that these locations don\u2019t provide the optimal Wifi range.<\/p>\n
Find a central location in your apartment and mount the router to the wall or place it on a table or shelf. Make sure that no heavy-duty appliances are obstructing its way and that the antennas (if it has any) are vertical.<\/p>\n