There are many things that can interfere with your home Wi-Fi signal, as these are just radio waves. A good Wi-Fi signal means a good download speed of Internet pages and a large coverage area, so it is very important to choose the right location for your router for optimal signal strength.
Instructions
Step 1
Point the antenna up
Most routers have an adjustable antenna position. And in the new router, the antenna is often located horizontally, so that it is more convenient to place the router in the packing box. For maximum signal strength, point the antenna straight up. If your router has two antennas, then both need to be placed up.
Step 2
Find the best location for your router
Think carefully about where your router will stand. If you have a large apartment or office, it is best to place the router as close to the center as possible. If your router is located in one of the extreme corner rooms, then at the other end of the apartment the Wi-Fi signal may be very weak for full operation.
Also, the router should be on a dais: a bedside table, a chest of drawers, a table.
Do not place the router near large metal objects, as metal can block the Wi-Fi signal. As well as concrete floors.
Move or remove devices that may cause interference, such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, or other devices out of the signal path.
Step 3
Choose the best Wi-Fi channel
If you are in an area with many different Wi-Fi networks - for example, in a large apartment building - be aware that a nearby network may also cause interference. This will be caused by the intersection of the channels of neighboring routers with each other. In this case, it is best to change the channel or the so-called sub-frequency in the router settings. How to do this will be described in detail in the instructions for your router. Experiment and find the sub-frequency at which your device's signal will be strongest.
