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Arnoldas Lukošius, Tele2’s Innovation Expert, advises how you can improve the Wi-Fi signal in your home by following just a few simple steps.

First of all, modern equipment

For good internet, you need to make sure you are using the right equipment before any other steps. Check when you changed it and whether it is time to renew it.

Technology improves every year, so by regularly updating your equipment, you will ensure the speed of your devices to ensure a smooth and stable connection throughout your home. Outdated equipment can be the cause of various communication problems.

Equipment supporting the latest technologies will allow you to smoothly watch high-definition videos, play computer or mobile games on the Internet and connect more devices to the network at the same time without losing the quality of the connection.

Modem in the home center

In large homes, the strength and quality of the Wi-Fi connection is affected by the proper placement of the equipment. If possible, the modem should be placed in the central part of the house so that the signal is as uniform as possible in all directions.

In a two-story house, the signal may be disturbed by floors and ceiling panels, and larger distances between rooms. It is recommended to place the wireless Internet modem on the second floor of the house to ensure a good connection signal in all corners of the house.

A router in a cabinet is a bad idea

If the house is very large and the rooms are spread over two floors, it is recommended to strengthen the connection by connecting even several routers to the network. Special apps, such as the Deco App, which you can download for free from Google Play or the App Store, will help connect and manage them into a single communication network.

A large number of people tend to hide all communication devices in closets. However, in order to ensure an uninterrupted connection throughout the home, the barriers should be removed – the Wi-Fi signal travels through high-frequency radio waves, and even small obstacles can suppress it.

Do not hide the router in a cabinet, between walls or columns. The expert advises to make sure that the router is not hidden even behind furniture or other physical obstacles. The best place for it is on a table, cabinet or other surfaces.

Use an amplifier for perfect communication

If the Internet signal is still not stable or strong, it is worth considering using a Wi-Fi extender.repeater“) acquisition. It acts as an intermediary: it receives a weakening signal from the main router and, after amplifying it, repeats it. This increases the coverage area and ensures a more uniform Internet connection throughout the house.

Strong password for security

A router is like the door to your home network. To protect your personal data from unwanted guests, update its software regularly and use strong passwords.

Do not use super easy passwords like “admin” or “12345”. Also, avoid using your home address, names of pets or loved ones, dates of birth, and other relatively easy-to-find personal data for passwords.

A good password is unique, complex and not easily guessed. A password is a simple but very effective way to ensure network security.

Check the connection strength

To measure the strength of the Wi-Fi connection inside the house and in different rooms, you can use the Internet with a speed measuring tool. Once you determine where the signal is weakest, you can optimize your router settings accordingly or install additional connection strengthening equipment.