Improve the coverage of WiFi at home

Wi-Fi has become an essential part of our daily lives: we use it to work, watch streaming films, play online or simply surf on social media. But what happens if the signal is weak, the connection does not stop or arrives in all rooms? No panic! With a few simple tricks and within everyone’s reach, you can improve the coverage of Wi-Fi in your home without having to be an expert in technology.

If our PC or wireless device is too far to use the 5 GHz network to exploit our modem and/or we want to prevent the 2.4 GHz network from being used (always very hidden and full of interference), let’s take a look In this guide you can better use Wi-Fi 5 GHZ repeatersTo bring this type of signal to every room in the house without worrying too much of the distances and to maintain a good speed in all circumstances.

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1. Place the router in the right place

The first step to get a better WiFi is to choose the ideal location for the router. Many of us hide it in a corner or behind a piece of furniture for aesthetic problems, but this can reduce the signal. The perfect place is:

• In the middle of the houseIf possible, to distribute the signal evenly.
• UpwardsLike on a shelf, because WiFi waves spread better and horizontally.
• Far from thick walls, mirrors or devices (like the microwave), which can disrupt the signal.

A trick? Imagine the router as a light bulb: the freer and visible, the better the house “illuminates” with WiFi.

2. Check the interference

Have you ever happened that WiFi works poorly for no clear reason? There can be interference. In Italy, where many houses are close by (especially in the city), neighbors can “disrupt” your signal. To prevent it:

• Access to the router settings (usually types 192.168.1.1 in the browser and the inserting of the login details, which you will find on the manual or under the device).
• Change the WiFi channel. Modern routers often do it automatically, but if yours are older, try to set a less pressure channel (such as 1, 6 or 11 for the 2.4 GHz band).
• If you have a dual band router (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), use the 5 GHz band for faster connections at a short distance, even if it covered less space than 2.4 GHz.

3) Use a repeater or mesh system

If your house is large or has more floors, the router may not be sufficient. In these cases you can have a WiFi Repeater (or extender), an economic device that strengthens the existing signal. Just connect it to a socket halfway between the router and the “Discovery” area. Alternative A Mesh systems It is even better: these are several devices that create a unique and powerful network, perfect for large houses or with many rooms. In Italy, brands such as TP link, Netgear or Xiaomi offer accessible and easy to configure solutions.

With the MESH network we get the best benefits to take advantage of the 5 GHz Wi-Fi network in more than two rooms: place the mesh modules at the right distance from each other (the signal must be strong between the different devices) to ultimately create a large 5 GHz mesh network that practically tips every corner of the house.

If we have a small house or less than 80 square meters, it is useless to spend all this money on the mesh network, but we can do that Focus on a simpler 5 GHz WiFi repeaterTo expand the wireless network of the modem in a simple and fast way only to the point of the house that still “discovers” or in which the 5 GHz signal comes very weak.

2) Wi-Fi repeaters for mesh networks

To get the most out of the mesh networks, we can concentrate on one of the following devices, all suitable for used in a waterfall, because we need more coverage for our 5 GHz Wi-Fi network. Receive a stronger Wi-Fi signal with the extender range.

4. Attend the router or firmware

If your router has a few years on its shoulders, it may be time to change it. The most recent models support standards such as Wi-Fi 6, which offer better speeds and coverage. Do you not want to spend? Try at least for the firmwareThat is, the internal software of the router. Go to the manufacturer’s website (eg Asus, D-Link, Tim), download the latest version and follow the instructions. It’s like renovating your device without buying a new one!

5. Limit the connected devices

The more wi-fi devices use, the more the signal “divide”. If you have SMART TVs, mobile phones, computers and even connected bulbs, the router can struggle. Try:

• Disconnect the devices that you do not use.
• Set a “guest” network for friends or family members so that they do not hide your main network.
• Check the router settings if there is a bandwidth limit for each device.

6. Contact your operator

If you have tried everything, but the WiFi is still slow, the problem may not be the signal, but the connection itself. In Italy, operators such as Tim, Vodafone or Fastweb offer help: call and ask if there are problems on the line or whether they can increase the speed of your subscription. Sometimes a home technician can make a difference.

Do we also want to take advantage of the electrical points of sale to bring the internet signal? In this case we can have the connection Internet on the electrical connection with the powerline.