How to improve your home Wi-Fi

If your Wi-Fi feels slow or drops out in certain rooms, the connection itself is often fine, it is the Wi-Fi that needs a little help. Try these in order.

1. Put the router in a better spot

• Keep it out in the open, not in a cupboard or behind the TV.
• Place it as central and as high as you can.
• Keep it away from microwaves, cordless phones and thick brick or concrete walls.

2. Restart it now and then

A quick restart clears up a surprising number of slowdowns. Switch the router off, wait ten seconds, and switch it back on.

3. Test with a cable

Plug a laptop directly into the router with a network cable and run a speed test. If the wired speed is good but Wi-Fi is slow, the issue is Wi-Fi coverage, not your plan.

4. Reduce interference

In a busy neighbourhood, lots of nearby networks can clash. Modern routers handle this automatically, but moving to the 5 GHz band for nearby devices often helps.

5. Consider mesh Wi-Fi

For larger or multi-level homes, a single router may not reach everywhere. A mesh system spreads coverage across several units. We can help you choose and set one up, just get in touch.

If wired speeds are lower than your plan should deliver, that is worth a closer look, see No internet, first steps to try or contact us.