Do
you find your premium internet service a little too slow? Don’t worry,
with the below-mentioned steps, you can maximize your Wi-Fi router’s
internet speed within no time:
1. Check your router’s firmware and update it:
First ensure that your router is up to date, all you need to do is
call your service provider and check for the faults in the equipment. If
the router is obsolete, you can readily buy one from the market.
Spending a few extra bucks, you can rent a router by your service
provider.
2. Put router in a proper position and proper place:
If you have a large home, try placing the Wi-Fi router in the center
of your home, and it will ensure that all the devices access the fastest
internet.
3. Password protect your internet:
We all know about internet privacy concerns. A password protected
Wi-Fi will not only ensure a faster internet for your family, but also
will not let the passersby mooch off your internet.
4. Choose the correct Wi-Fi channel:
Most of the Wi-Fi home networks use a narrow radio frequency range
of around 2.4GHz for signal transmission. This range has been
distributed further into a number of smaller bands or channels, similar
to television channels.
5. Disconnect old devices from Wi-Fi:
Bought a new MacBook, and your internet is troubling you? Try
disconnecting the old devices from the Wi-Fi. Very few people know this,
but the older devices consume an extra amount of internet than the
newer ones. While using many devices at a single time, disconnect the
old devices from the Wi-Fi , and bingo, your newer devices will work up
to their full capacity.
6. Check the internet speed using a ping test:
A ping test is somewhat different from the usual speed tests and it
tells you the quality of your internet connection. Just head to
PingTest.net to get the results. Lower the numbers, better the connection.
7. Restart the router:
The IP connection between your router and Internet can get hung up
sometimes. So, a simple restart of router reboots router’s systems like
wireless radios and network processor to improve the Wi-Fi router
performance.
8. Try using multiple routers:
Having trouble accessing the internet in your basement? Get a
separate router (or one with better range) and it will ensure that you
get signals wherever you want to use internet in your home. You can also
try using additional Wireless Access Point (WAP) or repeater.
9. Check for signal interference from nearby wireless devices:
Your Wi-Fi router could face interference from the wireless devices
like cordless phones, microwaves, baby monitors etc. These common
gadgets use the 2.4GHz frequency that conflicts with your internet. Make
sure that your router isn’t in the proximity of any such device to fix
your internet speed.
10. Replace your antenna or wireless adapter:
It’s possible that your router came with an omnidirectional
antenna. This is best if your router is placed in the center and it has to broadcast the
signal equally within a certain circular radius. If you want to put
your router in a corner or near a wall, try replacing it with a high
gain antenna.
