Nothing is more aggravating than a slow WiFi connection. If you keep wailing, “Why is my WiFi slow?” and are constantly sitting through what feels like endless buffering, it’s time for action.
Follow these tips to help boost the speed of your WiFi so you can spend less time waiting…and waiting…and waiting and more time doing the things you love.
Don’t Hide the Router
Did you tuck your router away on the floor under a desk? Is it shoved in a closet or hidden in a cabinet? If so, it’s time for a little relocation. Don’t worry, this move won’t require heavy lifting.
Set your router up on a tall shelf or ledge and leave it out in the open. It may not match your home or office decor, but it will help you get a better signal. Radio waves, the WiFi’s signals, travel out and down. When you secret a router away, the waves can’t get to where they need to go. Let it all hang out and see how this little switcheroo affects your speed for the better.
Give Your Router the Boot, a Reboot
Sometimes, your router just needs a reset. Think of it like a little nap. But in this case, it won’t be a lengthy three-hour nap on a Sunday. Your router needs a short, ten-minute reboot to get back up to speed.
With Internet and live-streams and gaming (oh my!), your device might need a fresh start. It’s like a new beginning and a clean slate for your device and may boost your connection in the process.
The Space Between
If your router is in your living room, but you stream Netflix and play your multiplayer games online from a different room on static devices further away, you may need to rethink your router placement.
The same goes for the office. If your smart printers, wireless fax machine, and smart TV hang out at one end of your office, but your router is near the device-free lobby, you need a router location redo. Your router likes to cozy up near your favorite devices. Keep it centrally located to these devices to keep it happy — and let the radio waves flow.
Congested Airwaves
No, your router doesn’t have a cold. But, it is possible that your signal connection issues are due to too much activity. Your router needs a lift that might be in the form of a bumped up plan.
Up your WiFi plan or consider a mesh WiFi system so you can break free of the “Why is my Wifi so slow?!” crowd and get the hassle-free connectivity you crave.
Upgrade Your Device
This isn’t a nudge for you to buy the latest iPhone. No, this is about your router. Older legacy WiFi client devices aren’t build like the newer models. New devices were built for speed. If it’s been awhile since you’ve upgraded your device, it might be worth looking into.
Send Out an SOS
You can fix your slow WiFi connection with a little trial and error. But, if you’ve tried all these tips and still can’t improve your WiFi, support help may be the next step. If issues persist, consider contacting your Internet provider for help. Good luck!
