In this techno-digital era, we all have a broadband connection at home and use the latest router for the internet access. Despite the fact that the service provider has provided us with the blazing fast internet speed, we often wonder why we can’t stream videos without buffering. And we often end up complaining about the router.
But wait! Let us tell you that your router is not always the culprit. With a few easy DIY tips, one can easily get rid of bad WiFi connection. And this post has covered those simple tips! So just read on.
- Find and Remove WiFi Dead Spots
It is obvious that some areas in your home or office have weaker WiFi signals as compared to others and perhaps some spots have no signals at all. These areas are known as WiFi dead spots or blind zones. If you own a Netgear WiFi router, use the WiFi Analytics App to find such areas in your home. Once done, move your router accordingly to a place where you get good signal strength.
2. Relocate Your Router
As indicated above, the router’s placement can significantly affect the signal strength and coverage in your home. Therefore, pay a little attention while placing your router. In the case of Netgear router when the placement is not proper, you may face the Netgear router setup issue as well. Avoid windows and corners as they absorb a large percentage of WiFi signals.
Additionally, avoid placing your WiFi router inside cupboards as they weaken the signal strength. Go for a central location so that the signals are not obstructed in the areas where you want fast internet connection.
3. Make Sure that Your Router is Secure
Keep a regular check on your router’s firmware to make sure that your device is secured against latest vulnerabilities. For Netgear wireless routers, you can access routerlogin.net web address to check whether your router is using the latest firmware update or not. In addition to this, make sure that your WiFi networks make use of the stronger WPA or WPA2 security protocols.
4. Use the Latest WiFi Technologies
Interference and congestion can be a big issue if all of your family members connect to 2.4 GHz WiFi network. And it happens especially when the neighboring networks are also using the same network i.e. 2.4 GHz. Well, upgrading the router to 802.11ac and having features like Beam-forming and MU-MIMO enabled on the router will provide you with the faster WiFi speed and less congestion.
5. Create Multiple WiFi Networks
Family members, guests and friends all require different levels of access, so it’s better to differentiate your router WiFi network into admin, friends and guest networks. If you have a Netgear router, you can create a guest network using its default routerlogin setup portal. By creating a guest WiFi network, you need not to share your WiFi password with your friends and visitors to your home. Just tell them to connect to your guest network and you are free to enjoy your uninterrupted network.
With these easy DIY tips, you will be able to boost WiFi signals in your home to a great extent. However, if you still experience the same problem and your router itself is obsolete, then you need to invest in a new, superior WiFi router. While choosing a brand new WiFi router for your home, ensure to buy the one which provides maximum wireless range and coverage and multi-band support.
