5 tips to boost your Wi-Fi at home

‘Wireless Fidelity’ or simply ‘Wi-Fi’ is a wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet connections. Unlike a few years back when wired connections were the only support system for network providers apart from cellular data, Wi-Fi has now taken over and made it a lot easier to establish a connection. It has nowadays become a basic requirement in most households. If you’re irritated by slow speeds, bad reception, and other WiFi issues in your household, follow these 5 simple techniques to get rid of those and enjoy surfing.

1.Find the Perfect Spot for the Router -  Make sure the router is placed at the center of your house.For receiving the best signal, the Wi-Fi router should be out in the open, free of any obstructions. Placing the router in the center of the house can go a long way and help you to access the Internet from everywhere inside your house.

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2.Place the router at least a couple of feet above ground level:
Routers are designed to broadcast signals slightly downwards, thus it should always be kept above ground level for best signal strength.

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3.Limit the number of devices:
Restrict the number of devices to be used for best signal strength. More devices will lead to more internet traffic thus sharing the speed which would make the network slow.

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 4.Change your Wi-fi password regularly:
Prevent misuse of your Wi-Fi network, change your password frequently to restrict unauthorized use of your Wi-Fi network.

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5.Keep your router away from other electronic devices:
Keep the router away from other electronic devices since they tend to interfere with the router signal, thus making the network weak.

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