In these turbulent times that we live, the Internet signal has become a much more crucial value than it was before. Having a proper Wi-Fi setup, especially when you telecommute or have the home office, is imperative. There is no place for a bad internet connection, and now that many people have been forced to work from home, internet connection speed has become the new bargaining chip for many organizations . How can we improve our home connectivity without spending a fortune?
Choose a good location for your router
It is not a superfluous decision, as not all places are equally suitable for the router. Avoid placing it near metal objects or electrical appliances that emit electromagnetic waves. The kitchen should be the last place to put a router. Although glass, plastics, cardboard or wood can also interrupt the WiFi signal, their influence is less noticeable. WiFi signals radiate outwards in all directions, not just horizontally, hence it is less advisable to place it on the ground or even on the first floor of a multi-story house. Ideally, in the latter case, it would be placed near the ceiling on the first floor. In this way, even the second floor will also receive good coverage.
Check the temperature of the router
If the router is excessively hot, it may not be receiving enough ventilation and that is affecting it. Is it positioned in such a way that its vents are blocked by a wall, a book or some other obstruction or even other equipment that is generating heat (such as a console)? Remember that there must be enough space on the sides of the router and at the top so that air can circulate around the device, and be seated on a hard surface where air can also flow underneath.
Consider setting up a mesh or mesh Wi-Fi network
Basically it is a Wi-Fi network made up of a router and several access points or satellites that communicate with each other. The objective? Offer better coverage of the Wi-Fi connection. And, if you have problems getting a Wi-Fi signal in conditions in your home, one of the options includes adding more wired access points, extending the signal from the primary router or placing Ethernet cables around your house and connecting as many devices as you can. Or you can use the wireless mesh system, which is the one we recommend. They are quite easy to configure and manage through a mobile application. Mesh wireless networks have access points that use a dedicated backhaul connection to communicate with each other, ensuring that we get the best possible speed even for the devices located farthest from the main source.
Use a Wi-Fi access point or your own smartphone
Almost all smartphones allow us to use them as a Wi-Fi access point. This functionality is very useful when the power goes out, for example. The only thing you need to consider is your data limit. In case you need a reference, streaming HD video on Netflix for an hour consumes approximately 3GB of data. If you need a more permanent solution and not for an emergency, you could try a mobile hotspot. These typically have their own data repository (typically 10GB to 30GB) regardless of your mobile data plan.
