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Title: Easy Ways to Increase WiFi Signal


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Easy Ways to Increase WiFi Signal
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  • Browsing slowing to a crawl, the inability to
    stream, dropped Wi-Fi signals, wireless dead
    zonesevery one of these problems is maddening in
    a world where getting online has become, for
    some, as necessary as breathing. (Well, maybe not
    critical...but still important.)
  • If you feel like your broadband signal has gotten
    sluggish, there are many tools you can use to
    test the speed of your internet. There are also a
    few tricks you can try to troubleshoot your
    network issues. However, if the only way you can
    get decent reception is by standing next to your
    wireless router, these simple tips can help
    optimize your network.

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Replace Your Antenna
  • If your router uses an internal antenna, adding
    an external one would be a good idea, as the
    latter tends to send a stronger signal. Your
    router may have come with antennas you can add on
    yourself, but if not (or if you threw them away
    long ago), many router manufacturers sell
    antennas separately.
  • A directional antenna tends to be a better
    option, since odds are that you aren't
    experiencing weak spots in your network in every
    direction. Point your external antenna in the
    direction of your weak spot, and it will
    broadcast the signal accordingly. Check your
    router manufacturer's website for details on what
    to buy.

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Achieve Optimal Router Placement
  • Not all homes will distribute Wi-Fi signal
    equally. The fact is, where you place the router
    can affect your wireless coverage. It may seem
    logical to have the router inside a cabinet and
    out of the way, or right by the window where the
    cable comes in, but that's not always the case.
    Rather than relegating it to a far end of your
    home, the router should be in the center of your
    house, if possible, so its signal can reach to
    each corner with ease.
  • In addition, wireless routers need open spaces,
    away from walls and obstructions. So while it's
    tempting to put that ugly black box in a closet
    or behind a bunch of books, you'll get a better
    signal if it's surrounded by open air (which
    should prevent the router from overheating, too).
    Keep it away from heavy-duty appliances or
    electronics as well, since running those in close
    proximity can impact Wi-Fi performance. If you
    can eliminate even one wall between your
    workspace and the router, you can drastically
    improve performance.

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WiFi Range Extender or Mesh Wi-Fi
  • A WiFi extender is used to extend the coverage
    area of your WiFi network. It works by receiving
    your existing WiFi signal, amplifying it and then
    transmitting the boosted signal. With a WiFi
    repeater you can effectively double the coverage
    area of your WiFi network - reaching far corners
    of your home or office, different floors, or even
    extend coverage to your yard.
  • WiFi Boosters take only a few minutes to install
    and can give you complete home WiFi coverage.
    Its best to place the extender halfway between
    your router and the dead zone. Your signal
    strength and bandwidth will be immediately
    boosted and directed to the WiFi trouble spot.

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