Flaky WiFi is the worst. In today’s world, everything seems to run on WiFi. Especially in our homes. There are easy ways to turn your home WiFi network into a strong, reliable network. Here’s what you can do yourself quickly and easily.
What causes flaky WiFi?
First, to make your WiFi better, you have to understand what makes it worse. WiFi is vulnerable to interferences and obstacles. Things like distance, thick walls, floors, appliances and more can all have an effect on your wireless network.
One of the most common effects is having spotty WiFi. While there are expensive and timely solutions to fix your WiFi, like installing Ethernet or investing in Mesh WiFi whole-home system, sometimes these solutions aren’t the best for everyone. Fortunately, there are quick tips you can follow to see an instant boost in WiFi performance.
How you can make your WiFi better
There are a few things you can do right now to make your WiFi better and they will only take a few minutes.
- Move your router to a better location.
- Check the frequency and channel your router is using.
- Upgrade your router.
- The other solution is to invest in WiFi boosters.
Devices that use MoCA technology, like MoCA adapters, create a wired-like solution that relieves some of your WiFi’s heavy lifting and creates a strong, reliable connection for the devices that need it most. When you wired up devices like gaming consoles or PCs, you create more space on your WiFi network for things like your smartphone, laptop and tablet.
Want more tips on how to make your WiFi better? Hitron’s Learn page and blog are great resources.
