Although there are several ways to enjoy our Internet connection in the field of our home, the truth is that there are many who have opted to do so through Wi-Fi .A decision that It is motivated by the possibility of accessing through our smartphones without spending data and the convenience of browsing from anywhere in the house, among others.
Unfortunately, sometimes the intensity of the signal is not as desired; an inconvenience that may be conditioned by very different factors, such as the location of the router, a saturated frequency spectrum and a long etc.that should be known, and that is why today we have sought some advice to alleviate all possible problems .
WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE WI-FI CONNECTION
The first thing we should do, before taking any action to improve the Wi-Fi connection, is to analyze the situation, that is, try to find out the origin of the problem.The most advisable thing is to carry out a record of the quality of the signal in the different rooms of the house.Something we can do paying attention to the signal and speed indicator that appears in the "connection details".
We must assess, on the other hand, that not all routers are equal, something that explains why if you change operators and previously did not have an optimal power, however, now if you enjoy it (or vice versa) without having touched any parameter.Check the router location and make sure that the neighbor is not stealing the Wi-Fi is also basic.To achieve this, applications such as Wireless Network are very helpful Watcher.
At this point it is worth mentioning that the number of connected devices at the same time greatly influences.If we need to connect with more than six simultaneously, it would be convenient for us to invest in a faster connection speed.
CORRECTLY LOCATE THE ROUTER
Although most of us are aware of some basic requirements when placing the router, the truth is that its location is, on many occasions, conditioned by the place that has been more comfortable for the technician.say that it is usually where the PTR is (network termination point, for ADSL) or next to the ONT ( optical network terminal , for fiber optic).
A location that can end the device installed on the opposite side of the house where we have the computer.Ideally, however, it is to locate it in the central area of our home , so that the connection is adequate from all corners of the home.For those homes that have more than one floor, the upper ones are ideal, since the radio waves s and propagate better the less obstacles they find in their path.
More reason to place it also away from the ground-a real danger that subject it to kicks, several trips and even to our pet's tricks.-An elevated shelf, for example, but which we can easily access and without obstacles, it will work.In any case, we will avoid surrounding it or enclosing it in a piece of furniture and moving it away from the walls .And if the cable does not reach us, we can always use an extender.
The position of the antennas (if any) is also essential.In fact, and although the photographs of routers are placed vertically perpendicular to the device, it is not always appropriate.They appear in this way for mere aesthetic reasons.If you have more than one, it is most appropriate for one to be lowered, that is, parallel.
KEEP OUR DEVICES UPDATED
When we talk about keeping our devices updated we are referring not only to the router firmware , but also to our computer and other devices .To check the latest versions of this first , we must go to the configuration page.
Regarding other gadgets from our home that connect to Wi-Fi, it is essential to keep the computer up to date, especially if we consider that most manufacturers launch their removals in order to alleviate security errors.We will also check that the Wi-Fi adapter driver is up to date, something we can do through the official manufacturer's website.
CHANGE THE ANTENNA
Most users use the antenna sent by our Internet provider with the entire connection package, however, and although these are adequate to meet some needs, say, standards, they may fall short in certain situations.In our case, it is recommended to replace it with a more powerful or higher gain model .
This is only possible for those routers, of course, who have an external antenna , something that does not always happen.To install it we will not need to complicate ourselves too much, just unscrew the old one and place the new one in the same place.
When choosing one, we should look at the amplification level -which should exceed 8 dBi -, and in its type .For example, there are omnidirectional ones-which distribute the signal in all directions, and others that allow you to direct the signal manually and are known as directional.
USE AN AMPLIFIER
Installing an extender or amplifier -with or without PLC-is one of the most effective solutions when it comes to improving the signal.The simplest only detect Wi-Fi, copy the parameters and more important security protocols and create a new signal; your installation has no complications.
The PLC adapters , meanwhile, use the electrical network.One of them will have to be connected to the router by an Ethernet cable, and the other is the one that will be plugged in.They are more expensive but they do not depend on the Wi-Fi network of the main router.
Another option is to use an old router -only some allow it-by connecting it with the network cable.It will be enough to reset it and carry out some modifications to act as a Wi-Fi repeater-Fi of the main router and double the coverage distance.
We will configure the IP of the secondary router and the forwarding of the requests to the DHCP server of the main router For example, let's say that the principal has the address 192.187.1.1, well we will assign it 192.187.1.2.In Enable DHCP Server Relay you should see the IP of the main router.We save, restart and go.
SELECT A CHANNEL WITHOUT USE
In the same way that we do not listen well to a radio station that is not well tuned, we also do not have a good Wi-Fi signal when we are not on the right channel.Unfortunately, a common problem in large cities it is the frequency spectrum massification that, if saturated, can condition the connection.
To avoid it and after entering the router configuration , we will choose an unused channel (or the least saturated in its absence), a choice that we can make with cause knowledge from the hand of applications specific as Wi-Fi Analyzer, which analyzes the networks that we have around us and helps us to change the channel from the configuration options mentioned.
The most common is the 6 and the 2.4 GHz band , although not all devices are compatible with others, so we must make sure that this is the case before changing it.Other tools equally useful to prevent our connection "clash with that of our neighbors" are Network Analyzer for iOS, Netgear Genie for Android and iOS, WiFi Analytics and WiFiCoverage for PC.
MANUFACTURE A HOME REFLECTOR
Another trick that will allow us to improve the quality of the signal is to get some type of reflector.We even have the option of manufacturing it ourselves with metal elements that bounce the signal and prevent it from being lost through the wall.A simple can of soda will start: we will empty it, we will remove the top part, we will make several longitudinal cuts to extend the aluminum and place it just above the router.
A very simple DIY process that we can see in more detail in the video that appears on these lines.In any case, any metal surface that bounces the signal will serve our purpose.It is also possible to make a reflector with silver foil, a metal strainer, a can of can and various containers.
KNOW THE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE
Finally, there is a series of sources that we should value when considering the quality of Wi-Fi.We are referring, for example, to the fact of having a large number of mirrors at home.These have a thin layer of metal inside, a material that reflects the router's signal and could affect its quality.
Devices such as microwaves and wireless DECT phones , that work on the same 2.4 GHz frequency, also interfere.Moving them away from halogen lamps, bluetooth devices that we have activated and baby monitors is recommended.Another possible source of interference may have to do with the location of our building.
That is, if we live near an official building , it is convenient to keep in mind that it probably has frequency inhibitors.The same happens if we are in the vicinity of telephone repeaters , power generators or if there are many Wi-Fi points in our neighborhood, extreme situations that, unfortunately, we can do little.
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