Pull the router out of the cabinet
The causes of a non-functioning, unusually slow or cracked home Internet can often be much simpler than we think and easily solved. A Wi-Fi router placed in a closed place or loaded with various things is almost the most common reason why the connection quality is not satisfactory for householders.
For wheninternet“=””>internetas”” target=”_blank”>Internet for the home would start working quickly, sometimes it is enough to take the router out of the closet or other closed space of the house – this will improve the Wi-Fi connection coverage.
“If the router is on the floor, behind other electrical appliances, or in the basement, there is a good chance that it can barely catch a connection and spread the Internet to other devices in the house. In this case, following the signal level indicator on the router, it is best to find the windowsill where the connection is strongest and make it the permanent location of the device,” advises Antanas Vindašius, Head of Network Quality Management at Telia.
It is also important to remember that, like other electrical devices, all types of routers require cooling. The router and especially its ventilation grill should not be covered, loaded with things, dusty – this way it will be able to work faster and last longer.
A. Vindašius emphasizes that portable rechargeable mobile Internet routers with batteries require special care. These devices are designed for travel and non-constant use for several reasons – their compact body does not accommodate high-quality communication antennas, resulting in lower mobile Internet signal and Wi-Fi coverage. If these devices are constantly connected to the power supply, the life of their batteries decreases rapidly, they can swell, become irreparably damaged, and the device itself can overheat.
“In order to avoid all of this, it is recommended to use stationary mobile Internet routers for homes that are constantly on mobile Internet,” Telia’s expert shares his advice.
Reboot or update your router
Wi-Fi channels are like streets on which Internet waves travel. If you live in an apartment, there is a good chance that the same “streets” are used by the Wi-Fi routers of your neighbors, so you are constantly standing in Internet “traffic jams” without knowing anything about it.
“Smart Wi-Fi routers automatically select the best Wi-Fi channel when they turn on, but over time, as congestion on the selected channel increases, the connection may degrade. It is enough to reboot the device and the internet for the home will work more stably, its speed will increase”, says the Telia expert.
If these actions do not give a positive result, you should think about replacing the router with a new one. The technology of these devices changes significantly every five years, so if the router you are using has already served such a period, you can enjoy excellent home Internet again after purchasing a newer model.
Use signal boosters
If you are able to watch a movie on the balcony or participate in a video call from the gazebo, the biggest challenge may not be the speed of the Internet, but the strength of the Wi-Fi signal. A standard router has a range of about 50 meters, but is significantly limited by thick building walls, complex layouts, and interference from the aforementioned neighbors’ Wi-Fi networks.
Telia helps to effectively solve this problem „Smart Wi-Fi” service that ensures high-quality Wi-Fi connection inside the building and increases the distance of the connection outside.
2024-08-23 14:07:28