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10 Ways to Fix Bad Wi-Fi in Your Home It can be annoying when you press play to watch your show, and instead of starting, it just continually says loading. Here are some tips to fix your Wi-Fi before you try to contact your bad internet provider. 1. Show Your Router the Love If your router is in a closet or behind a couch, it's in the worst location ever. Put it somewhere more open and centralized so you have the best signal in your house. 2. Put Your Router on a Pedestal Most of the time Wi-Fi signal will go down and as far as out. If your router is on the floor, your signal is only going to the floor. Put it on a shelf or a table instead. 3. Avoid the Killers If your router is next to large mirrors or the thickness of a concrete wall, your signal is dead. These are the most common signal blockers and your router shouldn't be in the kitchen. 4. Align Your Signal If your antenna is adjustable, then don't put it just straight up. If multiple antennas are adjustable, position one of each to be vertical and to be horizontal. 5. Don't Share Internet with Strangers Unwanted neighbors coming over to take your signal will slow your connection. The best way to stop people using your internet is to change the settings. ### 6. Use 5GHz Wi-Fi Network Most modern routers have 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band options. 5GHz networks have faster speeds and less congestion, but have a shorter range. 5GHz networks are ideal for consoles and Smart TVs. ### 7. Avoid Microwave Interference Microwaves, Bluetooth devices, and baby monitors run on frequencies that your Wi-Fi does. If your connection drops while you are using the microwave, that is a sign that your router is in the wrong location. ### 8. Check for Firmware Updates Like any electronic device, routers have to have bugs and other issues patched. Log in to the admin panel on your router to check for any updates to the firmware. It is quick and easy. ### 9. Buy a Wi-Fi Extender Say your home is large or an odd shape. A Wi-Fi extender is useful for pushing the Wi-Fi signal where it typically is not strong enough. ### 10. Use a Mesh Network If everything else fails, consider a mesh Wi-Fi network system. Unlike traditional systems that rely on a single router, mesh systems have multiple nodes to cover your entire network. Happy Streaming!

10 Ways to Maximize Home Wi-Fi Coverage There are few things more infuriating than watching the wheel of doom just go in circles when you're trying to stream your favourite show. We’ve all been there. Bad Wi-Fi is a tragedy of the modern age, but before you take to Twitter to rage at your ISP try these simple tips below that will supercharge your signal and regain speed in your life. 1. Give Your Router Center Stage Of concealed your router away in a closer, or tucked behind the couch and you’re essentially choking off your sign. Put it in a location at the middle, accessable part of your home. Almost like a fancy centerpiece—they key to every party—not very good looking but necessary! 2. Elevate It Wi-Fi signals are typically downward and outward moving. Most of the time you are just projecting internet on your floorboards if your router is sitting on a ground. Use a shelf or coffee table for the device to help spread the signal. 3. Dodge the Obstacles Aside from thick concrete walls though, things like metal appliances reflections of mirrors can act as Wi-Fi kryptonite! Keep seasonal signal-blockers away from your router, and for goodness sake keep it out of the kitchen! 4. Direct the Antennas If your router has adjustable antennas, adjust not all of them pointing vertical. Take one, place it vertically and another horizontally. A device will be able to receive signals better if the internal antenna in a certain orientation matches up with the router. 5. Kick Off the Bandits Bandwidth thieves and leechers next door dragging your speeds down. Head to your router settings, change that Wi-Fi password and get those freeloaders off. 6. Switch to 5GHz Almost all modern routers are dual band 2.4GHz and also 5 GHz channels 2.4GHz goes further, but 5GHz is faster (importantly) and less crowded. Switch your gaming console or smart TV to the less congested 5GHz frequency. 7. Dodge Microwave Interference Trivia: The frequency range of microwaves, baby monitors and Bluetooth devices shares the same space with your Wi-Fi. In the pop corn means that it is happening every time you measure, if no reason to do so better move your router. 8. Update Your Firmware Like your phone, good routers need regular updates to fix bugs and boost performance. Once logging into the admin page of your router, search for firmware updates. Five minutes and it works magic. 9. Get a Wi-Fi Extender If you live in a sprawling home, or an atypical older one with thick cinderblock walls preventing the standard router from accessing far-flung corners – say that annoying dead zone known as "the garage" — just use this simple extension to push out even stronger signals. 10. Go Mesh If everything else fails and you have a larger area to span, go with mesh Wi-Fi. Instead of having a single router doing the heavy lifting all alone, mesh systems include multiple nodes that blanket your whole house in seamless coverage. Happy streaming!

10 Tricks To Improve Home Wi-Fi Coverage Streaming your favorite show and then swirling the loading wheel of doom every now and again — is there anything more frustrating? We’ve all been there. Bad Wifi is the modern age tragedy, but before you rage-tweet your ISP, improve your wifi signal and take back that high-speed life with these 10 simple tips. 1. Give Your Router Center Stage Put your router in a closet or out of sight behind the couch, and you are literally choking your signal. Put it in a location that is central (and wide open) in your home. Think of it as a colourful centerpiece —well not a pretty one, but important! 2. Elevate It Wi-Fi signals usually go down and out. If your router lives on the floor, you are pretty much beaming internet to your floors. You can place it on a shelf or table, which will facilitate the dispersion of the signal. 3. Dodge the Obstacles Concrete barriers are line-of-sight killers Wi-Fi kryptonite, thick concrete walls, metal appliances and even large mirrors. Stay away from these enemies of wifi — and definitely do not put your router into the kitchen. 4. Direct the Antennas You should avoid shooting them all straight up if your router has adjustable antennas. When you have vertical one and another with horizontal position. They have access to signals as best as when your internal antenna aligns with the router. 5. Kick Off the Bandits Bandwidth-thieving neighbors will likewise drag down your speeds. Access your router settings, set a strong password to your Wi-Fi network and kick those leeches out. 6. Switch to 5GHz This is why most recent routers are dual-band and have 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels. You have the 2.4GHz band, which goes farther but transmits at a slower and more congested speed -- versus the relatively clear and speedy 5GHz band. You can avoid the extra valley by switching your gaming console/ smart TV to the 5GHz band. 7. Dodge Microwave Interference Interesting fact: Your Wi-Fi often runs at similar frequencies to microwaves, baby monitors and Bluetooth devices. Bottom line: if your connection drops every time you pop some corn, then it is time to reposition the router. 8. Update Your Firmware Like your smartphone, your router also needs to be patched on a regular basis for bugs and STAY UP TO DATE. Log into the router Admin page and see if any firmware updates are available. It works in wonders and takes five minutes. 9. Get a Wi-Fi Extender If you have a big house or an old character home with very thick walls then all you'll need is an extender to force the signal into those annoying black spots like the garage or garden. 10. Go Mesh As a final resort, upgrade to an entire mesh Wi-Fi system if needed on a large scale. Mesh systems use multiple nodes to blanket your whole house in seamless coverage, rather than one router trying to do all the heavy lifting. Happy streaming!

10 Ways to Improve Your Wi-Fi Signal at Home Is there anything more frustrating than the spinning loading wheel of doom? Movies buffering, games crashing, the apocalypse just waiting outside the door? Before publicly shaming your Internet Service Provider on social media, try these 10 tips to increase your access to the interwebs: 1. Desktop Your Router Does your Wi-Fi router look more like a tumbleweed or an award-winning centerpiece? If your router is perpetually relegated to the junk drawer or the back of the shelf it’s in bootmaker’s jail. Put it front and center, in an open area preferably (especially if you want a nice rug). 2. Put It on a Pedestal Thick concrete walls, metal appliances and large mirrors work like lead barriers to block-out signals. For best distribution, elevate your unit on a shelf or table so that signals travel downward, outward. 3. Get The Bandits Out 7 Evil-Looking Neighbors - GSM/WCDMA/LTE. Unwelcomed opportunistic users (aka, the nosey Irish grandmother down the street) can slam your speed. Change your Wi-Fi password regularly and ensure the good ol’ Irish are on a legitimate homecoming. 4. Flip Antennas to an Angle Pointing antennas straight up all the time won’t iron out the wrinkles in the fabric of your signals. If your modem routers have moving antennas, angle one up and one horizontally to help receive signals well and transmit more effectively. 5. Break Free of the Airwaves Your game console and other electronics may be vying for airwave space that your stupid Wi-Fi should only occupy. Run some speed tests and try switching your console to the 5GHz network. Or, chase squirrels with your intent to commune with its kind via Wi-Fi dancing. 6. Get New Wires Don’t put cords at risk of mutiny! With no malicious intent to sink your plucky network, foul your fast-streaming friends and foes. Pop into your router admin and work some magic by creating a new password and removing those apes destined for the island for bandito infiders. 7. Update Firmware Can download apps and video games. But your router can and should get regular updates too! Look for firmware updates by going to your router admin page to access and apply updates available for download. It’s well worth the time and effort and may fix that annoying glitch you noticed yesterday. 8. Get an Extender If you reside in the Ritz or a huge space with thick concrete walls than the Wi-Fi often has a hard time covering areas of the house. Get a Wi-Fi extender to push a wide signal back from the corners of the yard and also to cover the dead spots in the garage, etc. 9. Change to 5Ghz Many current routers arrive with dual-band: meaning both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz channels. Though 2.4Ghz does cover farther, just switch the gaming console or smart TV to the 5Ghz band, and speeds should be much quicker. 10. Go Mesh If you live in space the size of Texas and there’s only one router to call you classy, it’s time to put clusters of mesh with other clusters of clusters to work. These nodes replace a single router and blanket your entire house with effective coverage. Happy streaming!

Poor Wi-Fi is an epidemic sweeping across the nation, and it’s horrible. But don’t give up on Wi-Fi just yet! If you’re experiencing wireless woes, don’t jump to conclusions and accuse your ISP of terrible service. Try these tips first to get your Wi-Fi back on track. 1. Place Your Router in a Central Location Keep your router out in the open. Don’t shackle it to your desktop or hide it under your bed. If it’s tucked away, your Wi-Fi can’t spread around your home like it should. Feel free to keep it in the middle of the living room if you want—RouterHub has tips to make it look nice as a house plant. 2. Keep Your Router Off the Ground Everything on your router points outward so it can broadcast your wireless signal to all of your devices. Because Wi-Fi signals tend to broadcast down from your router, if you keep it on the ground, you’re only sending strong signals to your wood floors. Place it on a shelf or table to open up signal range. 3. Move Away from Obstructions Dense materials can impede your Wi-Fi signal. This includes walls (the thicker, the worse), appliances like refrigerators, microwaves, and anything metal. Water can also absorb your signal, like fish tanks. Avoid all these if possible and never place your router in the kitchen. 4. Point Those Antennas in Different Directions Most routers have external antennas that you can aim vertically or horizontally. Point them in different directions so you can cover all ranges. Wireless signals are received best when the receiving device’s internal antennas are lined up with your router’s antennas. 5. Kick Wifi “Stealers” Off Your Network Crazy neighbors can sneak onto your Wi-Fi without you knowing it (yes, even if you password-protected your network), and slow down your internet speeds. Pop into your router’s settings via your browser, find your Wifi password, and change it to something secure. All unauthorized users will be kicked off, and you can restart your_wifi_nation with your neighbors. 6. Use Your Router’s 5GHz Band Did you know most routers have two bands? Two. BANDS. They each broadcast the same Wi-Fi signal but on separate frequencies. The 2.4GHz frequency penetrates further but offers slower speeds. The 5GHz frequency is faster but has shorter range. Most devices will auto-select the best band for your situation, but you can manually switch if your router gives you the option. Your Xbox One, PS4, and smart TVs will likely have a setting to switch bands. Try throwing Batman on that 5GHz frequency and watch it run smoother than Jesse James. 7. Keep Your Router Away from Microwaves Microwave ovens, baby monitors, portable phones, and Bluetooth devices can all operate on the same frequency as your Wi-Fi router. A wall usually separates these devices from your router, but if you experience internet dropouts every time you heat up some leftovers, try moving your router. 8. Update Your Router’s Firmware Yes, your router has software that requires updating. Out-of-date firmware can cause security vulnerabilities and degrade your network’s performance. Check your manufacturer’s website on how to to update your router’s firmware (it will typically come through your web browser). You’ll thank us later. 9. Consider a Wi-Fi Extender Wi-Fi extenders are great for large homes, particularly older homes with thicker walls and more obstructions. A Wi-Fi extender can broadcast your signal further, pushing your Wi-Fi into the dead zones of your garage, backyard, and upstairs bedroom. 10. Get a Mesh Wifi System Mesh Wi-Fi systems are different from traditional routers because they use multiple nodes around the house to create a triangle of coverage. Since all nodes are connected and repeating the Wifi signal, they essentially cover your whole house in Wi-Fi. Installing a mesh system is like dropping crumbs for Wi-Fi coverage all over your home. Think of it like buying that dream home cheeseburger. Get one with cheese.

**the top ten ways to boost your home wi-fi signal** It would be great if we could always get fast internet at home without frustration. Unfortunately this isn't always true. In order to prevent frustration (and to make sure that your internet works quickly), follow these ten steps: 1. Move your router from behind the couch or closet You're essentially killing your wi-fi signal by placing your router in a confined space. Move it to an open area where it can broadcast freely. This won't look good in your living room. I know. But it will work. 2. Move it up Your wi-fi signal goes down, so putting it on the top shelf helps the signal reach farther and wider. Yes, your router may still look ugly. But who cares? 3. Get out of the way! A solid wall made of concrete, a refrigerator full of soda, or a mirror hanging on the wall can block your wi-fi signal. Try moving the router far enough away from these objects. And please – take it out of the kitchen. 4. Direct those antennas If you've got adjustable antennas on your router, adjust them so they're pointing slightly upward. Then adjust them so they're slightly sideways. It makes sense when you think about how wi-fi receivers inside computers or smartphones usually sit at an angle. 5. Boot the freeloaders Those people who are using your wi-fi password without permission should go. Change the password to something nobody knows (except me). They'll probably leave soon after realizing you changed the password. Don't worry; i'm here for you. 6. Use 5GHz Nowadays most newer routers come equipped with two bands – 2.4 ghz and 5 ghz. Two bands means two channels of data going over your internet. While 2.4 ghz is better at reaching distant corners of your house, 5 ghz is way faster and has fewer users sharing the channel. So connect your xbox, apple TV or whatever to the 5 ghz band and enjoy. 7. Avoid the microwave interference Did you know that Microwaves, baby monitors and bluetooth speakers often operate on the same frequencies as your wi-fi network? This is why every time you nuke a burrito you lose your connection. If you find yourself losing signal every time you microwave food, then now might be a good time to relocate your router. 8. Upgrade your Firmware Router manufacturers frequently release Firmware upgrades to fix bugs and improve speed. Check your router's management software for Firmware updates – and install them. Trust us; it's worth 5 minutes of your time. 9. Buy a wi-fi range extender Do you live in a big house, or perhaps in an old victorian home with lots of nooks and crannies? Perhaps you just want to ensure that your kids' bedrooms have strong wi-fi signals too. Then buy a wireless range extender. They can help bring strong wi-fi signals to areas like garages or backyards which can be notoriously weak. 10. Get a mesh system Still having trouble getting a reliable wi-fi signal throughout your house? Consider investing in a mesh wi-fi system instead of a single router doing everything itself. Mesh systems consist of several individual units placed around your home to create a wide blanket of smooth wi-fi coverage everywhere in your home.

10 Things You Can Do to Improve the Wi-Fi in your Home There's nothing more frustrating that waiting to stream your favorite show and having the loading screen wheel of doom spin. Everyone has been some time or other. Before you begin rage-tweeting your internet service provider for lack of decent Wi-Fi signal, check out these 10 simple tips and you'll start to feel like you've got your life back—complete with high-speed internet service! ### 1. Use Your Router To Its Full Potential! Hide the router in a closet or behind the couch and you are in essence, "strangling" your WiFi signal. Place in an open area of the house near the center. Consider it a centerpiece... okay maybe it is not that beautiful, but imperative! ### 2. Elevate It The Wi-Fi radiation focuses on going down and out. You're broadcasting internet to your floorboards if you have your router on the floor. Place on a shelf or table to aid signal diffusion. ### 3. Dodge the Obstacles Even metal appliances and even big mirrors can turn into Wi-Fi kryptonite. Avoid having the router near these interferers, and for sure do not have it in the kitchen. ### 4. Direct the Antennas Don't just point the antennas straight up in case they can be adjusted. Place one vertical, one horizontal. When the internal antennas on the devices are in line with the router's antennas, the devices will get the best signal. ### 5. Defend and conquer the Bandits Neighbours using your site will slow down your internet speed. Log into your wireless router and change your Wi-Fi password to something strong, and kick those slackers off your Wi-Fi! ### 6. Switch to 5GHz Roughly the majority of modern routers are two-band, with 2.4GHz as well as 5GHz channels. 2.4 GHz does not have the range 5 GHz has but 5 GHz is quite a bit faster and less congested. Change the frequency of the computer console or smart TV to 5GHz (Frequencies) for a better game session. ### 7. Dodge Microwave Interference Fun Fact: Baby monitors, microwaves and Bluetooth devices are often in the same frequency as your WIFI. Change the router's position if connection problems keep occurring each time you make popcorn. ### 8. Update Your Firmware Your router, like your cell phone, requires upgrades to fix any bugs and tune things up. Check your router for firmware updates by logging in to its administrative page. It only takes five minutes and can miraculously work wonders. ### 9. Wireless Wi-Fi Extender: Obtain 1. If you reside in a bigger house or perhaps in a crazy old home with thick walls afterwards a standard extender could possibly be needed to get the signal into the crabby areas like the garage or backyard. ### 10. Go Mesh For one thing, if none of this works and you've got a rather large area to cover, it's time to step up to a mesh WiFi network. Where normal routers typically aim to manage everything themselves, Wi-Fi mesh systems include several of these 'nodes' covering your home for seamless connectivity. Happy streaming!

**10 Tips for Improving Home Wi-Fi Coverage** Here are 10 things to consider when it comes to making your home Wi-Fi connection faster and better. It’s obvious but often the simplest things have the greatest affect, so we’re starting from the very top and covering all of the basics. Your Internet does not have to be slow. With a few easy tweaks your Wi-Fi could be the envy of your entire neighborhood. So without further ado, let’s get started! ### 1. Give Your Router Center Stage Keep your Wi-Fi router out from under furniture and in plain sight. Your router is a part of your home, so you might as well give it a good home and make it a centerpiece (even if it is ugly!). ### 2. Elevate It Wi-Fi signals travel in a few different ways. The signal tends to travel downward, and then it tends to travel in an outward fashion from there. This means that the majority of a Wi-Fi signal is going to be directed downward to the floor. As a result, when your Wi-Fi router is on the floor, much of the signal is going to be wasted as it is broadcast to the floor and not to any of the devices in your home. By placing your router on a shelf or on a table, you are able to allow the signal to travel in all directions. As a result, all of the devices in your home are able to pick up a strong signal. ### 3. Dodge the Obstacles Concrete and brick walls, metal appliances, large mirrors and metal roofs are just a few of the common obstacles to providing a good quality Wi-Fi signal. If at all possible try to site your router in a position where it is as far as possible from all of these items. This is particularly important to avoid in kitchens as they are often breeding grounds for poor quality Wi-Fi signals due to the large number of different signals that can interfere with your Wi-Fi signal. ### 4. Direct the Antennas If your router has external antennas then it is best to position one of them vertically and the other horizontally. This is because most devices have internal antennas which are best aligned with vertically and horizontally positioned external antennas. ### 5. Kick Off the Bandits Other users could be secretly using your internet bandwidth and slowing down your own connection. Go into your router and change the password for your Wi-Fi network to a more secure password. Kick off any freeloading neighbors who may have logged onto your network before. ### 6. Switch to 5GHz Dual-band routers can operate on two different frequency channels: the 2.4GHz channel and the 5GHz channel. The 2.4GHz channel is better at traveling long distances and can pass through more walls to reach more devices, but it carries less bandwidth than the 5GHz channel. The 5GHz channel, on the other hand, is able to send data at a faster speed, but fewer devices are able to connect to it at any given time. As such, it’s generally recommended that people use the 5GHz channel when they need a connection for things like gaming and HD video streaming, and save the 2.4GHz channel for things like smart home devices that don’t require a lot of bandwidth to function. Many modern devices, including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, smart speakers, and streaming media players, are able to connect to 5GHz networks. ### 7. Dodge Microwave Interference Microwaves, cordless phones, baby monitors, wireless speakers and other wireless products in your home can interfere with your Wi-Fi connection because they are all wireless products that operate on roughly the same frequency as your Wi-Fi connection. If you find that your Wi-Fi connection is dropping frequently, especially when you’re microwaving popcorn, then try to relocate your router to a spot in your home that’s farther away from your microwave. ### 8. Update Your Firmware Another point to take note of would be to update your router’s firmware periodically to fix bugs, improve performance or even to add new functions to your router. Updating the router’s firmware is pretty simple and takes less than 5 minutes. The process is to login to your router’s admin page via the IP address of your router. Thereafter, navigate to the tab where you can check for Firmware Updates and download the latest version by clicking on “Update”. ### 9. Get a Wi-Fi Extender Large homes, and homes of unusual shapes (e.g. thick walls) can benefit from simple addition of a Wi-Fi extender to ensure that such areas as garage or back yard will have reliable high-speed access to the Internet. ### 10. Go Mesh If all else fails to improve your home network then consider using a Wi-Fi Extender. These cost effective devices will cover for your router in areas of your home that have traditionally been described as ‘dead spots’- eg. your garage or backyard. They are an alternative to a full Mesh system but are a very cost effective way of extending your home network. Happy streaming!

10 Tips to Boost Your Home Wi-Fi Signal Anyone who streams knows how frustrating it can be to watch the loading wheel spin forever when you're trying to catch up on an episode of your favorite show. If you're tired of slow speeds, you may think the only solution is to yell at your service provider on social media. Don't do it yet. Try one of these 10 easy tips to help strengthen your home network. 1. Center your router You might not want it in full view in your living room, but you definitely need to move your router out of the closet or behind the couch. Put your router in the center of your house and place it somewhere out in the open. Think of it as the centerpiece of your house—okay, maybe not so much the prettiest, but most important. 2. Put it on top If your router's down on the floor, you're shooting your internet to your floor boards. If you want stronger signals in your home, you need to elevate your router. Get it up on a table or on a bookshelf so it can spread further. 3. Watch out for thick walls and metal appliances Concrete walls and metal surfaces can make your signals weaker. If you notice a lot of walls and appliances near your router, consider finding a new home for it—ideally not in the kitchen. 4. Adjust your antennas Do you have antennas that can be angled? Point one vertically and one horizontally. Your phone and other devices receive the best signal when their antennas align with your router. 5. Get rid of the neighbors You could be paying for a strong signal, only to have neighbors steal your bandwidth and slowing your speed down. If you suspect this is happening to you, take a look at your router settings and change the Wi-Fi password to something more secure. 6. Use the 5GHz Most routers are dual-band which means you'll have the option of connecting your devices to 2.4GHz, which travels longer distances, or 5GHz, which provides faster speeds. If you want to improve your performance, use 5GHz on your gaming console or TV. 7. Watch out for microwaves Did you know that microwaves, cordless phones and Bluetooth devices have frequencies that overlap with your home network? If you notice that you get a better signal whenever you don't use the microwave, you may want to try putting your router somewhere else. 8. Update your router firmware If you update your phones and apps regularly, you'll know how important it is to keep everything running smoothly and bug-free. Check your router admin to update firmware. The firmware update will fix bugs and it could help your router perform better, all from a five-minute search. 9. Get a Wi-Fi extender If your home is larger or you're dealing with a lot of weird-shaped rooms in an old home (thick walls), you should invest in a Wi-Fi extender. It'll help your signal to push further into the garage or the back yard. 10. Use mesh Wi-Fi If all else fails, you might want to consider upgrading to a mesh Wi-Fi setup. In a house or larger home where one router might not be enough, this system of routers can provide seamless coverage over a larger space.

10 Easy Fixes to Boost Your Home Wi-Fi Signal Does the eternally spinning loading wheel make you want to throw your laptop out the window when you're just trying to watch your favorite show? We’ve all been there. Bad Wi-Fi is basically a modern-day tragedy, but before you send a scathing tweet to your internet service provider, try these 10 quick and easy tips to get a stronger signal and enjoy your speedy internet life again. 1. Place the router in the center of your home Hiding your router in a closet or behind a couch effectively chokes the signal you want to extend. Set it up in a central, open area. Think of it like the pièce de résistance for your living space (even if it's not that pretty). 2. Lift it up Wi-Fi signals travel best outward and downward, so placing the router at floor level essentially means you’re mostly broadcasting your internet signal to your floorboards. Put it on a table or shelf instead. 3. Keep it away from obstructions Thick concrete walls, appliances made of metal, and even large mirrors can effectively kill a Wi-Fi signal. You want to minimize the number of obstructions your signal has to navigate around, and you certainly don’t want to be broadcasting your signal into your kitchen. 4. Adjust the router's antennas If your router has external, adjustable antennas, don’t just have them all pointing in the same direction. Adjust one to be vertical and the other to be horizontal. Your devices are more likely to pick up a signal if their antennas line up well with your router's. 5. Kick out the freeloaders You definitely don’t want unauthorized neighbors freeloading off your bandwidth; that will severely slow your speed. Check your router settings, change your password to something more secure, and boot them out. 6. Switch to the 5GHz frequency Most modern routers are dual-band, which means they offer both a 2.4GHz and a 5GHz frequency. Though the 2.4GHz range will travel farther, the 5GHz range is significantly faster and is also far less crowded. If you want to stream online video more smoothly or play online video games with less latency, use the 5GHz connection on your router for those tasks. 7. Avoid microwave interference Here’s a fun fact for you: baby monitors, Bluetooth devices, and microwave ovens can all broadcast their signals on the same frequency as your Wi-Fi, causing an unreliable connection. If your Wi-Fi has been acting up every time you've microwaved something, this is likely the culprit, and you may need to move your router. 8. Update your router’s firmware Your router, much like your smartphone, requires software updates to run efficiently and fix bugs. Access your router’s admin page and ensure that you are running the latest firmware. This takes about five minutes and can seriously improve the router’s performance. 9. Use a Wi-Fi extender In a large house, or a home with a difficult layout (think old brick walls, or many floors), a single router is likely unable to blanket the entire area with adequate signal strength. A simple Wi-Fi extender can significantly improve the reach of your signal into parts of the home that you previously couldn’t get a strong connection into, such as the garage or back garden. 10. Upgrade to a mesh system If, despite all these fixes, you find that you’re still struggling with poor signal, then upgrading to a mesh Wi-Fi system might be your best solution. Instead of relying on a single router to transmit the Wi-Fi signal to all parts of the house, a mesh system will consist of multiple access points, or nodes, to blanket your entire home in a powerful signal. Happy streaming!

**10 Ways to Boost Wi-Fi Connection at Home** Does it feel as though no one hears you scream when you are trying to load a website? Well, bad wi-fi connectivity is something most people face daily, but instead of tweeting your internet provider about poor service, why not try some of these 10 ways to improve your connection? ### 1. Make Your Router Central When hiding your router in a corner of the house, remember that it is actually restricting its capabilities. Keep the router as central as possible for the best outcome. ### 2. Put It on Elevation Because of how wi-fi works, the signals emitted by the router are downwards. Putting the device on elevation helps reach further distances and provide better connection. ### 3. Avoid Blockers Materials such as concrete, metals, mirrors, and even water can affect the signal. Try avoiding these when locating your router and placing other devices close to it. ### 4. Adjust Antennas If your router allows for adjustments in antennas, set them up differently. One vertical and one horizontal should provide enough variation for devices to connect without issues. ### 5. Boot Off Intruders It may happen that strangers are accessing your internet, reducing connection speed in the process. Enter router settings, update password, and make sure only the right devices connect. ### 6. Use Different Channel Dual-band routers emit two types of wi-fi networks, one being 2.4GHz and the other 5GHz. Although 2.4 travels further, 5 GHz is faster. Connect your device to 5GHz. ### 7. Get Away from Microwaves It might come as a surprise, but microwaves, baby monitors, and Bluetooth devices operate on the same wave frequencies as your router does. Move your wi-fi device away to avoid interference. ### 8. Upgrade Firmware Similar to phones, routers need upgrading from time to time. Visit your router's settings and make an update. It usually doesn't take much time but may significantly help the issue. ### 9. Get an Extender If you own a bigger house or have problems with wi-fi signals reaching the outer corners, use an extender to extend router's reach and boost the connection. ### 10. Install Mesh Network For the ultimate solution, replace your single router with a multi-router system. This way, you will have several wi-fi devices working together to cover all corners of your house. Hope this helps!

10 Tips for Improving Home Wi-Fi Coverage We all hate that spinning wheel when you’re just trying to binge your favorite show. Slow Wi-Fi can feel like it ruins your whole night, but before you start complaining to your internet provider, there’s plenty you can do to make things better. Try these ten simple fixes and you’ll notice the difference fast. 1. Put Your Router Where It Counts Don’t stash your router in a closet or hide it behind furniture. You’ll kill its signal. Find a spot right in the middle of your home, out in the open. It won’t win any design awards, but you’ll thank yourself for the strong signal. 2. Lift It Up Wi-Fi doesn’t like being on the floor. If your router’s sitting down low, most of its signal is going straight into the ground. Get it up on a shelf or table so it can reach more of your space. 3. Keep It Clear Walls, big mirrors, and kitchen appliances? Your Wi-Fi hates them. These block the signal and ruin your coverage. Avoid putting your router near anything thick or metallic, especially in the kitchen. 4. Aim the Antennas Right For routers with movable antennas, don’t just keep them pointing up. Try setting one vertical and one horizontal. Many devices connect better if their antenna lines up with your router’s. 5. Block Unwanted Users If you’ve got neighbors or strangers stealing your Wi-Fi, your speed will tank. Change your password to something tough and kick off anyone you don’t recognize. 6. Use 5GHz Modern routers usually have both 2.4GHz and 5GHz options. 2.4GHz reaches farther, but 5GHz is less cluttered and way faster. Use 5GHz for streaming, gaming, or anything that needs speed. 7. Avoid Interference Microwaves, baby monitors, and Bluetooth gear run on the same frequency as your Wi-Fi. If you lose connection every time you microwave popcorn, your router’s too close. Move it somewhere else. 8. Update Your Router Routers need updates, just like your phone or laptop. Log into your router’s admin page and check for any firmware updates. Takes a few minutes and can seriously improve performance. 9. Try a Wi-Fi Extender Larger homes or older places with thick walls always have those annoying dead zones. Plug in a Wi-Fi extender to push the signal into those trouble spots, like your garage or backyard. 10. Upgrade to Mesh If nothing else works and your house is big or complicated, mesh Wi-Fi is the answer. Mesh systems use several nodes to cover your whole place—no more gaps or weak spots. Enjoy your new, faster Wi-Fi! Happy streaming.

**10 Tips for Improving Home Wi-Fi Coverage** Is there anything more frustrating than watching the loading wheel spin while you’re trying to stream your favorite show? We’ve all experienced that. Poor Wi-Fi is a modern headache, but before you complain to your internet provider, try these 10 simple tips to improve your signal and get back to enjoying high-speed internet. ### 1. Give Your Router Center Stage Hiding your router in a closet or behind the couch suffocates your signal. Place it in a central, open spot in your home. Think of it as an important focal point—maybe not decorative, but essential! ### 2. Elevate It Wi-Fi signals travel downward and outward. If your router is on the floor, you’re mostly sending internet to the floorboards. Put it on a shelf or table to help the signal spread. ### 3. Dodge the Obstacles Thick concrete walls, metal appliances, and large mirrors can block Wi-Fi signals. Keep your router away from these obstacles, especially in the kitchen. ### 4. Direct the Antennas If your router has adjustable antennas, don’t just point them straight up. Position one vertically and one horizontally. Devices receive signals best when their internal antennas line up with the router's. ### 5. Kick Off the Bandits Uninvited neighbors using your bandwidth will slow down your speeds. Go into your router settings, change your Wi-Fi password to something secure, and remove those freeloaders. ### 6. Switch to 5GHz Most modern routers are dual-band, offering 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels. While 2.4GHz travels further, 5GHz is faster and less crowded. Switch your gaming console or smart TV to the 5GHz band for better performance. ### 7. Dodge Microwave Interference Here’s a fun fact: Microwaves, baby monitors, and Bluetooth devices often use the same frequency as your Wi-Fi. If your connection drops every time you use the microwave, it’s time to move the router. ### 8. Update Your Firmware Just like your phone, your router needs updates to fix bugs and boost performance. Log into your router’s admin page and check for firmware updates. It only takes five minutes and can make a big difference. ### 9. Get a Wi-Fi Extender If you live in a larger home or an older house with thick walls, a simple extender can help push the signal into those troublesome dead zones, like the garage or backyard. ### 10. Go Mesh If nothing else works and you have a large area to cover, consider upgrading to a mesh Wi-Fi system. Instead of one router handling everything, mesh systems use multiple nodes to provide seamless coverage throughout your home. Happy streaming!