There is no such thing as too much broadband if you are working remotely, streaming your gameplay on Twitch, or viewing a lot of Netflix. Everyone could use assistance in getting faster internet in their homes, even if they have gigabyte fibre mainlined into their router.
How To Improve Your Internet Speed
If you want to get rid of slow connections and dead spots in your home network, you’ll have to handle it yourself even if you have the best possible lines on the outside. Listed below are some troubleshooting steps you can do to potentially enhance the performance of your Wi-Fi both inside and outside your home.
1: Transfer the Router
Who put that router in the cloakroom? This is a bad plan. Your Wi-Fi signal may be weakened by obstacles such as walls, cabinets, and even bookcases. The range and speed of your router’s wireless signals can be greatly improved by physically relocating it.
The best location for your router will vary from home to home, but it shouldn’t be tucked away in a dark corner or buried in a drawer. If you want to know more about how to optimise your home Wi-Fi, see our installation guide.
It’s worth the time and energy it may take to employ some ingenious cabling strategies in order to relocate your router to a more convenient location. The objective is to position your primary devices (consoles, laptops, etc.) as close to the router as feasible.
Less bandwidth-intensive devices, such as smart thermostats, can be placed further away from the primary network node.
This is why it’s important to think about how your router will fit with your network’s aesthetic. If you buy a router and think it looks ugly, you’re more likely to conceal it away. Consider where your most important gadgets are located and what will look well there.
You can mount your router on the wall halfway up if you don’t have a flat surface at the optimal location. Baby monitors, wireless keyboards, and microwave ovens are just some of the additional equipment that should be kept at least a safe distance away.
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2: Try a Network Cable
Wires are still around, despite what we may think. In fact, we don’t advertise the fact that we don’t offer Wi-Fi; yet, it bears repeating: you can get by just fine without it. A hardwired connection to your router offers superior speed and reliability to wireless networking, and it is not influenced by nearby objects like huge fish tanks.
The disadvantage is that it reduces the flexibility of where you can use your gadgets. However, running a wire is frequently well worth the trouble for technology that requires the quickest internet possible, such as a gaming console, desktop computer, or streaming box.
There will be more Ethernet connections on the router; all you need is a wire. You’ll need to implement cable management if you want your finished product to seem neat and professional without wires snaking over the floor.
These inexpensive ($10 for 40) little brackets can be mounted on the wall to secure the Ethernet connection. These $15 wall mounts for a box of 50 are useful if you have multiple cables going in the same direction. The additional setup time may be worthwhile for one or two devices.
3: Substitute a Different Radio Station or Frequency
Each transmission of a Wi-Fi signal is assigned to a certain channel. Your router will only be able to talk to other wireless devices in your home on the specific Wi-Fi channel that you set it on.
Congestion on your Wi-Fi network might happen rapidly if your close neighbours also use their routers on the same channel. Changing channels should fix the issue. How this is handled will vary depending on the router you use.
If you can’t seem to locate the option in the settings of your device, check the manual or search up the instructions online. For the least amount of interference when using numerous devices, try channels 1, 6, and 11.
Dual-band technology, which can transmit on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, is now standard in most routers. The 5-GHz band will bring you a speedier connection to the internet, despite having a lesser range than the 2.4 GHz band, and your router’s settings may allow you to prioritise one or the other for specific devices.
Since many older devices will only function on 2.4 GHz, we recommend leaving both frequencies enabled.
4: Use a Wi-Fi Extender
If you don’t feel comfortable fiddling with your router’s settings and have a few extra cash, consider purchasing a Wi-Fi extender or repeater. These gadgets can be plugged into an unused power outlet and then used to boost the range of your existing wireless network.
They may rapidly eliminate dead spots in your home’s Wi-Fi signal and are simple to set up and use. Again, location is key since wireless signals that have been extended or repeated will not be as powerful as those arriving directly from your router.
It is recommended that you use these devices to link devices that do not require a lot of data transfer.
5: Make Good Use of Your Wiring
A powerline plug is connected to your router and then plugged into an electrical outlet. If you instal a second powerline plug in another area of your home, you can establish a hardwired or wireless network there as well.
It’s not the fastest solution, but it’s easy and gets the job done. Even if your home isn’t too old, it’s still a good idea to purchase the kit from a store with a solid return policy just in case.
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6: Guard Your Wireless Network Using a Password
In all likelihood, we don’t need to remind you that your Wi-Fi network must be protected by a password. It’s helpful for preventing intrusion from hackers and preventing your neighbours from using your Internet connection to stream Netflix, which would down your connection significantly. AES encryption is the safest and fastest choice for protecting sensitive data.
