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Title: How to increase WiFi range


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Ways to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal
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  • Browsing slowing to a crawl, the inability to
    stream, dropped Wi-Fi signals, wireless dead
    zonesevery one of these problems is maddening in
    a world where getting online has become, for
    some, as necessary as breathing. (Well, maybe not
    critical...but still important.)
  • If you feel like your broadband signal has gotten
    sluggish, there are many tools you can use to
    test the speed of your internet. There are also a
    few tricks you can try to troubleshoot your
    network issues. However, if the only way you can
    get decent reception is by standing next to your
    wireless router, these simple tips can help
    optimize your network.

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Check Your Wired Internet Connection
  • Before you blame the Wi-Fi, make sure the
    internet coming into your house is performing as
    it should. Find an Ethernet cable and plug your
    computer directly into your modemyou may need a
    USB to Ethernet adapter if your laptop doesnt
    have an Ethernet port.
  • Run a speed test to see your internet speed. If
    it doesnt match the speed on your internet bill,
    you may need to call your ISP or replace your
    modem. If your speed test does match your
    internet bill, but it still seems slow, it may be
    time to pony up for a better plan. (My
    grandmother was convinced her Wi-Fi broadband was
    faulty, only for me to tell her she was
    subscribed to a snails-pace 3Mbps connection.)

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Update Your Router Firmware
  • Before you start tweaking things, its a good
    idea to update your router. Router manufacturers
    are always improving software to eke out a bit
    more speed. How easyor how hardit is to upgrade
    your firmware depends entirely on your devices
    manufacturer and model.
  • Most current routers have the update process
    built right into the administration interface, so
    it's just a matter of hitting a firmware upgrade
    button. Other models, particularly if they're
    older, still require you to visit the
    manufacturer's website, download a firmware file
    from your router's support page, and upload it to
    the administration interface. It's tedious, but
    still a good thing to do since it would be such a
    simple fix.

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Consider Buying WiFi Extender
  • A WiFi extender is used to extend the coverage
    area of your WiFi network. It works by receiving
    your existing WiFi signal, amplifying it and then
    transmitting the boosted signal. With a WiFi
    repeater you can effectively double the coverage
    area of your WiFi network - reaching far corners
    of your home or office, different floors, or even
    extend coverage to your yard.

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