Moving your routeris one of the easiest ways to fix Wi-Fi issues.
This is because the signal from your router radiates out from the router in roughly a donut shape.
You might have assumed (correctly!)
that your fridge or other large metal appliances would block your Wi-Fi signal.
But either way, always be aware of what is between you and the router that might cause interference.
But there’s a very good reason we advise people to do just that.
This frees up the Wi-Fi for devices (such as your phone) that don’t use Ethernet.
you might also prioritize devices over each other.
Router firmware updatesare a free way to get performance improvements out of the hardware you already own.
You may want to experiment with manually managing the bands your router uses.
For instance, some people find thatdisabling the 2.4Ghz band entirelyyields a superior experience.
It won’t make an aging DSL connection feel like a new fiber installation, but every bit helps.
Routers use a standard attachment point called Reverse Polarity SubMiniature Version A (RP-SMA).
you’re able to pick upa three-pack of RP-SMA antennasfor around $15.
Second, if your issue is poor range, consider picking upan inexpensive Wi-Fi extender.
But there’s only so much tips and tricks can do to make an old router feel new again.
