People are just realizing Wi-Fi router speed is boosted by free hidden feature - three steps to faster browsing
WI-FI users hoping for an instant speed boost should try a free hidden feature.
Microsoft recommends it on its website and it should take seconds to turn on for most routers.
1 Changing your Wi-Fi channel can improve your speed Credit: Getty
The tech giant said: "Wireless routers can broadcast on several different channels.
"If you encounter interference, try changing the wireless router's channel through the router's configuration page, which you can usually find by opening your web browser and typing in the IP address in the address bar.
"You do not have to change your device's configuration, because it can automatically detect the new channel."
Most Wi-Fi routers have 2.4GHz or a 5GHz band and sometimes they have both.
You may even have a 6GHz band on a new router.
Within these bands are different channels you can switch to.
Some channels are busier than others and it's often useful to avoid one that all your neighbors are using.
This can help to increase Wi-Fi router speeds.
Your router may pick the best channel for you but to double-check you need to log in to your Wi-Fi admin page.
If you have an app that connects to your Wi-Fi router, you may be able to change the channel by using it.
Generally, you need to find out your router’s IP address and type that into a web browser to access an admin page.
Use your router's username and password to log in and access the settings.
Here you should see channel options and more information about your device.
Channel changing can depend on the band you're using.
The 2.4GHz band tends to be better for reach, giving you a better connection the further away you are from your router.
Whereas, the 5GHz band offers much higher speeds at a lower range or distance.
According to Make Use Of, switching the Wi-Fi channel on a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi router can be very useful.
However, it recommends letting your router pick the channel if you're using 5GHz or 6GHz Wi-Fi.
Source: The US Sun
