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Have you noticed that you are having issues with your WiFi signal while in your home? If so, you may be frustrated when you do not know what you can do about it. Here are some tips that will help troubleshoot and improve your WiFi signal.
Replace Your Router
Sometimes a poor WiFi signal is due to a bad wireless router. The device is on 24/7 and the continuous use may have something to do with the device starting to fail. Consider swapping out your wireless router for a new one. If you rent your router from your Internet service provider, you'll need to request that they swap out the equipment. It's also possible that you are using old and outdated equipment that is no longer optimized for use with their Internet service.
Install A Mesh WiFi Network
A common problem with poor WiFi reception is that the devices are too far away from the router. The solution to this is to install a mesh WiFi network in your home. It works by installing multiple WiFi beacons that connect to each other in a daisy chain fashion. It essentially relays the WiFi signal across the beacons to extend your network.
In a completely wireless configuration, the beacons connect to each other to extend the network. However, you can use a wired connection for other beacons to further extend the network. For example, you can run an ethernet cable to your garage to give you WiFi reception in a place you normally wouldn't get it. This can help connect smart devices, like WiFi controlled lights and garage door openers that have been struggling to get a good WiFi signal.
Change Frequency Channels
It is also possible that there are too many WiFi devices using the same frequency channel, causing interference with all of the devices. You can assess the network congestion by downloading a free application on your smartphone that tells you devices that you can connect to where in your home, and which channel they are located on. You may be surprised to see that one frequency channel is jam packed with devices, but another is barely used. You can go into your wireless router's settings to change the frequency channel to the unused one, which should help devices connect with ease.
Speak to your Internet service provider for more information on improving your WiFi signal. You may be surprised at the solutions they can offer you.