There are few things more frustrating than slow internet when you are trying to spend some time online. This is infinitely worse when it happens in your own home yet there are so many people across the country who struggle with poor quality Wi-Fi at home. This is something which none of us should accept and no matter how big or small your property may be, you should be able to count on good quality internet with the maximum speed which is available to you.
If your internet has not been stable of late, here are some things which you can try out in order to stabilize it.
High and Central
Firstly we need to look at the location of your router, if it is not centrally located in the property and it is not installed high up on the wall, then you may be struggling with connection speeds. Much like holding your phone above your head for better signal, the router should be high up for the same reason.
Check Your Provider
Without going into specifics, it is important to remember that not all internet providers are able to offer you the same speed or the same strength as each other. For example I have recently switched to NodeOne Internet and the speed has increased rapidly because of the fact that they have fiber optic where I live. If there is no technical issues with your gear then checking your provider first is the best way to go next.
Clear Obstructions
If your router is not able to get up too high then at the very least you need to ensure that you have removed any obstructions around the router. Microwaves, home phones and even wires which have nothing to do with the internet can impact the router and affect it from doing its job properly.
Second Router
Another option here is to simply invest in another router. These days you can have 2 lines bringing in the same internet connection so there will be no need to have 2 sources of internet in the home. All you will do is input the same WAP password and you will have connection to both, ensuring that your internet problems are a thing of the past.
Extend Your Wi-Fi
No matter who the company is the router can only stretch so far and what you may find that you have to do is buy an extension which will maximize the reach of the router. Much like when you share your mobile phone data to another person’s phone, you can use a plug-in toggle which works between the router and the space which it is not able to cover, offering further reach. These appliances can be bought at low cost and can make a big difference in the home.
One thing that you shouldn’t do is accept slow internet for what it is, there is always a solution and you will be able to find it when you start to look.
