Small "stupid" mistakes at home can leave you with slow Wi-Fi speeds, but you don't have to suffer
There are some simple changes you can make to increase it internet speed your. And of course it's completely free.
The 8 mistakes that reduce your Wi-Fi speed
- Router without code
- We leave the router on the floor
- The metal surfaces
- We have the router near the microwave
- We don't update
- Leave the router near water
- We have the router near windows
- We have the router in the wrong location
Router without code
Adding a password to your router is very important to prevent strangers from gaining access to your network.
Too many people using a Wi-Fi router can slow down your internet.
You should also change the automatic password on your router to something only you know.
The router on the floor
In general, raising your router off the ground can help it reach your devices. Definitely don't keep your router low to the floor unless you plan to send a signal to a lower floor.
The metal surfaces
Homes are often full of metal objects such as refrigerators, ovens and televisions.
Your router emits radio waves and these are electromagnetic. This means the metal can absorb them and reduce your Wi-Fi strength.
We have the router near the microwave
Having your router near a microwave oven is also a bad idea, and not just because it's made of metal.
Microwaves can emit electromagnetic radiation that can interfere with your router's signal.
We do not update the router
Like most of your other devices, Wi-Fi routers need updates. Sometimes, a reboot can ensure your router gets the refresh it needs.
Leave the router near water
You don't want to get water on your router for obvious reasons as it will damage the device.
But, it's also worth noting that large bodies of water, such as an aquarium or a very large vase, can disrupt your signal. This is because water easily absorbs the radiation your router emits
We have the router near windows
If you want your Wi-Fi router to send signals in the garden or outside your home, there is no problem to have it next to a window.
Those of you who don't want to send Wi-Fi signal outside, you should move your device to a different location.
We have the router in the wrong location
By having your router in a central location in your home, you have the best chance of it reaching all your devices.
The site AllConnect advises to place your router "on a small coffee table, strategically placed in a central hallway or living area".
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