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Improving Wi-Fi signals at home

Published on 24 May 16
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There are number of ways in which you can improve WiFi signals at home. Some of the major issues can be rectified with simple router tips noted below.

1. Think of upgrading to 5 GHz WiFi
If you have not yet upgraded to 5ghz WiFi, this should be your first step to improve your WiFi signals at home. 2.4 GHz frequency is outdated, and it is sad to know that most WiFi routers available in the market are still operating on the same frequency. There are modern routers even that operate both at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. We recommend you to opt for new devices that are compatible with 5 GHz and automatically connect to the same.

2. Use a repeater
Whenever needed, you can always use a repeater to extend your coverage. Repeaters and often used in the case when you are using the same WiFi network throughout a large house where the signals do not reach. Repeaters are good, and you can cover even the farthest corner of your house with a repeater. Misconception in the case of a repeater is that only one repeater can be used at a time. You can use more than one repeater at a time at the same place. In the case of a repeater it is important to a know that The Chosen repeater is compatible with your router; otherwise your money spent on the repeater will be worthless. At the same time, it is important to know that there are a number of wireless repeaters or Wireless Range Extenders. Look for them and even compare them so that been finalized repeater turns out to be the best available options for you. The repeater can be used with is, and there should not be a major problem that can make you go crazy. Simply plug them into an electrical socket and start using them. Configuring these repeaters should not be a problem for anyone. An interesting fact here is that you can even use some routers as wireless repeaters. So if you have an old router lying around in your house, you should use them as a wireless repeater if they can be configured accordingly.

3. Powerful antenna
We know that your router's antenna might be good enough for you. However, if that isn't really powerful to give you a really strong network, you should think about getting the most powerful antenna for your router. A powerful antenna ca help in boosting your router's range, WiFi coverage and signals. At the same time, it will help in improving all around signal strength of your router. If you are planning to change your antenna, note that you might have compatibility issues in this case too. So, before investing in a new antenna be sure that there will be no compatibility issues in the future. Interesting points to be noted is that you need not be dependent on premade antenna only; DIY antenna can even be made from an old aluminum that might be available at your home too. So, start looking for an antenna that is good enough for you and you said to strengthen you WiFi signals at home.

4. Wireless B devices
Not many know that in early 2000, wireless B devices first successful WiFi standard. So, it is obvious many people are still using 802.11b Wifi. However, you should now replace it with 802.11g because it is a stronger device for those using WiFi connections. So, decommission wireless B devices and you'll see the difference.

5. Revise your expectations
It is possible that your expectations are too high for the WiFi connection you have opted for. It is a good time to revise your expectation and know whether you should, or you are actually happy with the current WiFi connection or not. So, this should help you feel satisfied with the current WiFi connection and start working on your project without being disappointed with the speed of the wireless network. Revising your expectations is one of the best options available for all of us because if you like your expectations, you will not feel disappointed and, at the same time, you will be able to focus on something that really matters to you and should get a dedicated number of hours from your end.

Lastly, this is an important post because there are many people who are frustrated with the current WiFi connection and keep looking for different Internet service providers on a regular basis. This means that the person is spending a lot of the time on switching on from one service provider to another. So, instead of wasting your time on switching from one service provider to another, you should think of investing your time and resources on something that is very important for you and can turn out to be available input from your end.

There are a number of ways in which you can do that, and we have listed some of the most common, yet most popular methods with which one can improve Wi-Fi signals at home.

For this, it is possible that you might be forced to purchase an even better router. If that is the case, you should try your best to choose the best available router at the lowest available price. With this being said, you might not find the lowest price at your favorite retail stores. So, check out the prices available at online sites like Target. Target is an online store which is famous for exclusive offers for everyone. No matter where you are, you'll be happy with the discount offers available at the store. However, if the discount store offers do not excite you, don’t be disappointed. The reason behind it is that you can look for coupons too. Coupons are available for every online store, and you'll be happy to notice a number of coupon sites even segregate coupons for various online stores. Remember that coupons even have an expiry date and so, if you do not use them at the right time, you'll realize that you have missed an important opportunity. With that being said, start hunting for Target coupons and be sure that you use them before they expire.
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