People are just realizing your Wi-Fi speed is ruined 5 common home mistakes - including router being near concrete
IF you're struggling with poor Wi-Fi signal or speeds, it may be your own fault.
AT&T has revealed five common issues that can play havoc with your Wi-Fi.
1 Make sure you're not making any Wi-Fi mistakes Credit: Unsplash
Wi-Fi is now a home essential, so making sure you've got good signal is very important.
But there are plenty of ways your Wi-Fi can suffer if you haven't planned ahead.
According to AT&T, there are five common conditions that can weaken your Wi-Fi and slow down speeds.
The first is to make sure that your devices aren't too far away from your router.
It might sound obvious, but if your computer or smartphone is in a distant room or several storeys away can cause real problems.
To solve this, make sure that your Wi-Fi router is central in your home.
The next issue is when your Wi-Fi is blocked by walls, doors or floors.
Again, keeping your router central in your home is a good solution.
But consider placing the router in the same room as your main Wi-Fi-dependant devices, like a computer or TV.
Third on the list is construction materials like concrete or rebar.
Having your Wi-Fi router in a basement is an awful idea because it's low down – but also due to concrete blocking the signal.
AT&T's fourth recommendation is keeping your router away from electrical appliances.
Certain at-home gadgets like a microwave oven or baby monitor can severely impact your Wi-Fi signal.
Keep your router far away for the best chance at good speeds.
Fifth and finally, interference from a neighbour's Wi-Fi network can also cause trouble.
This is a difficult issue to solve, but often the best advice is to keep your router very central in your home to avoid any external interference.
Source: The US Sun
