How do improve my Wi-Fi signal?

 

  • Below are a selection of tips and tricks on how to improve your Wi-Fi Connection strength and speed.

    • Find the best place for your router
      You may want to see your Router, but that does not mean you should hide them or locate them in a cupboard. However if you want the best signal, you will need it out in the open, and away from any walls and obstructions. Routers can get hot therefore it is advisable to place them on a flat surface, keep them well ventilated to prevent overheating and keep out of direct sunlight.
    • Finding the right Wireless Channel
      Your Wireless Router is configured to automatically find the least congested Wireless Channel when it is first turned on and periodically through the day after that to make sure its current channel is still the best one. However your neighbour’s router may be doing the same thing causing your router to continually Channel Hop. If your devices regularly disconnect this is an indication that your router is Channel Hopping. To stop this happening please give our Technical Support Department a call and we can lock your router down to the least congested channel.
    • Appliance Interference
      We advise that you place your router away from other electrical devices. In particular Broadband Routers do not like low voltage devices such Christmas lights or halogen lighting. Try turning off and unplugging any appliances near your Broadband Router to check if your Wi-Fi Signal improves.
    • Wireless Access Point
      You may live in a house with tin foil lined walls which your routers Wi-Fi Signal simply cannot penetrate. We can supply pre-configures Wireless Access Points which are significantly more powerful than the Wi-Fi Signal your router provides. Please contact our Sales Department for more information on0330 135 9663.
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