How Can You Improve Your Wi-Fi Connection?
Most people use wireless internet to connect to the web in their homes. Did you know that the average person loses about 30 percent of their connection's data speed when using Wi-Fi? What causes this and how can you prevent it?
The number one source of of interference is your neighbors' Wi-Fi. The reason is that most Wi-Fi equipment operates on the 2.4GHz band. If you also use a 2.4GHz router and live in a populous neighborhood, it is the same situation as everyone trying to drive on the same road at once: it becomes extremely crowded. The solution to this problem? Buy a dual-band router than simultaneously operates at 2.4GHZ and 5GHz. The 2.4GHz supports older Wi-Fi devices while the 5GHz is much less congested with less people operating on it.
Many people have heard of common household products, such as baby monitors and microwaves, interfering with their Wi-Fi signals. But did you know that your Bluetooth can also interfere? If you have an older Bluetooth device, it can be among one of your household items that interfere. Make sure you have upgraded to a newer Bluetooth. When choosing a baby monitor, make sure it does not run on the 2.4GHz band, but look for a 900MHz model.
Have you upgraded your router's firmware? When you upgrade, you improve performance and sometimes get new features added. Check the internet to see if your router needs an upgrade. Usually upgrades fix minor bugs that have been caught and can keep your older router running smoothly.
Use these tips to enhance your Wi-Fi speed and get the most out of the services you pay for. Do you have any other tips for speeding up your Wi-Fi?
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