Tips To Improve Your WiFi Signal

1. Router Positioning

Place your wireless router as close as possible to the central location of your home. If it is placed close the the outside wall of your home, the other side will receive a weaker signal. If your router is on the first floor and your wireless computer is on the second floor, place the router high on a shelf where the room is located.

    2.  Object Interference

Any metal objects, wall and floors will obstruct the routers wifi signal. The closer these objects are the more interference there will be, so move any objects away otherwise move the router itself.

   3.  Wireless Interference

There are other household electronics which emit wireless signals which can interfere with your Wifi such as cordless phones, microwaves, garage door keys.

   3.  Router Antenna

Some router antennas are designed to be removable and can be replaced with a high gain antenna. Standard antennas come as omnidirectional (emits signals in all directions) and a lot of the signal is lost to other areas. High gain directional antennas can amplify the signal to your laptop.

   4.  Wireless repeater

Wireless repeaters will extend the range of your wireless network without wiring. It acts as an access point where it receives your router signal boosts it at the new location. Place it in between your pc and router and you will notice an immediate gain.

  5. Firmware Upgrade

Router manufacturers occasionally release firmware updates which sometimes can improve the performance of your router. Visit your router manufacturer's website for these updates.  

  6.  Wireless N

Make sure your equipment are all using wireless-n. Using wireless-b or wireless-g will slow down the speed and range of wireless signals on either end. Wireless-n (802.11n) is at least twice as fast and it has better range and stability. Consider replacing your router and network adapters with wireless-N equipment.