PH1. Position your router in the perfect spot
The best place for a router is somewhere in the centre of the home, and on a table or shelf rather than the floor. Having the router in the open - free from walls and obstructions - helps, as does pointing the antennae straight upwards. Using the Helmhotlz equation, a researcher at Imperial College London, found that it's best to limit the number of walls and corners the signal has to traverse. Placing it in the middle of the house is the optimal way to avoid black spots.
2. Keep it away from electronic devices
Most people keep their routers near the television or telephone, but this inhibits the signal. It's best to set your router apart from other electronic devices, such as fairy lights, speakers, TVs, monitors and AC power cords.
3. Set it apart from wireless signals
Bluetooth speakers and baby monitors can hamper your wireless signal. If it's impossible to keep your router clear of interference from other devices, buy a dual band router.
4. Put your router in a beer can
Use an empty beer can as a DIY parabolic antenna - a reflective case that will eliminate signal from other devices, while boosting the signal from your router. Cut the top and bottom off the beer can and then cut it down the middle so it becomes a sheet of metal. Wrap this around the back of your router's antenna so it forms a dome, leaving the front unexposed - voila. Empty Pringles containers also make for simple DIY Wi-Fi amplifiers.
5. Use a password
Protecting your home broadband network with a password can help speed it up, as well as offering vital security. Keep an eye on what devices are using your network at any given time - more devices will result in slower speeds.
6. Set your router to reboot regularly
Rebooting your router is a fail-safe way to speed it up. Rather than doing it manually every time your Wi-Fi is sluggish, set up an automatic schedule so that it restarts once a day or week.
7. Switch channels
Switching your Wi-Fi to a channel that your neighbours aren’t on can significantly boost it. The best Wi-Fi channels in the UK are 1, 6 and 11.
8. Get a signal booster
High-gain antennas send stronger signals than those that come with the router. This can boost you Wi-Fi range and strength.
9. Get another router
Having a second router positioned strategically in your home can help maximise Wi-Fi signal.
10. Look to new technology
The You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Its three boxes work together to distribute Wi-Fi throughout a house without any extra wiring.
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The best place for a router is somewhere in the centre of the home, and on a table or shelf rather than the floor. Having the router in the open - free from walls and obstructions - helps, as does pointing the antennae straight upwards. Using the Helmhotlz equation, a researcher at Imperial College London, found that it's best to limit the number of walls and corners the signal has to traverse. Placing it in the middle of the house is the optimal way to avoid black spots.
2. Keep it away from electronic devices
Most people keep their routers near the television or telephone, but this inhibits the signal. It's best to set your router apart from other electronic devices, such as fairy lights, speakers, TVs, monitors and AC power cords.
3. Set it apart from wireless signals
Bluetooth speakers and baby monitors can hamper your wireless signal. If it's impossible to keep your router clear of interference from other devices, buy a dual band router.
4. Put your router in a beer can
Use an empty beer can as a DIY parabolic antenna - a reflective case that will eliminate signal from other devices, while boosting the signal from your router. Cut the top and bottom off the beer can and then cut it down the middle so it becomes a sheet of metal. Wrap this around the back of your router's antenna so it forms a dome, leaving the front unexposed - voila. Empty Pringles containers also make for simple DIY Wi-Fi amplifiers.
5. Use a password
Protecting your home broadband network with a password can help speed it up, as well as offering vital security. Keep an eye on what devices are using your network at any given time - more devices will result in slower speeds.
6. Set your router to reboot regularly
Rebooting your router is a fail-safe way to speed it up. Rather than doing it manually every time your Wi-Fi is sluggish, set up an automatic schedule so that it restarts once a day or week.
7. Switch channels
Switching your Wi-Fi to a channel that your neighbours aren’t on can significantly boost it. The best Wi-Fi channels in the UK are 1, 6 and 11.
8. Get a signal booster
High-gain antennas send stronger signals than those that come with the router. This can boost you Wi-Fi range and strength.
9. Get another router
Having a second router positioned strategically in your home can help maximise Wi-Fi signal.
10. Look to new technology
The You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Its three boxes work together to distribute Wi-Fi throughout a house without any extra wiring.
ENJOY...