Over the years, and the consequent advancement of technology that does not stop, it is increasingly difficult to think of a house that does not have an Internet connection. Although that does not imply that the speed of the red Wifi that we have connected is always ideal for the user. If you have this problem frequently, it is probably related to the quality of the equipment or even the service you have contracted. Be that as it may, there are a number of tricks to put into practice that will help improve Internet performance and, consequently, the quality of browsing.
Look at the consumption
It is vital not to lose sight of the Internet consumption that is being carried out, so that it does not skyrocket -especially if you are teleworking-. To prevent this from happening, one option is limit access to streaming platforms through the computer -now there are smart televisions that allow you to download the ‘apps’ from these platforms- or perform any type of download only when you are using the Internet for professional or educational purposes.
router cambia
If the router you have at home has been the same for several years, it may be time to change it, and you will have to do the same if you have recently upgraded your Internet speed. Contact your operator to inform them of the situation and if they are not willing to provide you with another device, you can always buy one at any computer store.
Place it in a strategic place
For the router to work optimally it is necessary that nothing interferes with your connection, so the right place to place it should be chosen, taking into account that it should ideally be in a high place, centrally located in relation to the home and without obstacles that prevent the expansion of the Wi-Fi signal. Also, if you have an antenna, it should be upright.
Use less crowded channels
European routers use 13 channels that operate between 2,401 and 2,483 MHz. This means that if you live in a large building it is likely that you are using the same channel as many of your neighbors and this could be affecting your signal range. For this reason, applications such as Wifi Analyzer allow you to investigate the status of the channels that are around you and find out which one is the most recommended for your use.
use the amp
Once the router is installed, you have to make sure that it has enough power to reach all the rooms in the home. If in some places the signal is weak or intermittent, it is best to use an amplifier that allows you to expand the coverage area and improve the user experience.
Change to 5GHz
First of all, you have to pay attention to whether the router has the 2.4GHz and 5GHz options to connect to the available Wi-Fi network. The difference between the two refers to speed and coverage of the Internet, since while 5GHz can reach up to 287 Mbps, 2.4 GHz only reaches 50-60 Mbps. Therefore, and although the 5GHz option has a shorter range, it will be a good option for increase internet speed.
Compare the packages of the different operators
Sometimes comfort leads one not to consider a change of company. However, the offers in the market are always changing and if you are not completely satisfied with the level of Internet performance you have contracted, it is best to do a detailed investigation of the packages of the different operators. Just keep in mind that fiber is usually the fastest and speeds less than 50MB are not recommended.