SlashGear<\/a> writes about it.<\/p>\n\n Advertisement<\/p>\n
Relocate your router<\/p>\n
A Wi-Fi router broadcasts a wireless signal, and the easiest way to strengthen it is to place it closer to the devices you are connecting. Choose a central location and an open area without unnecessary obstacles. It is worth avoiding placement on the floor, in the kitchen, and in areas with a lot of equipment, in closed cabinets, and near mirrors.<\/p>\n
Switch to a different channel<\/p>\n
Modern routers are usually dual-band: 2.4 GHz (broader coverage) and 5 GHz (higher speed). Often, networks are distinguished by the suffixes “2G” and “5G”. The algorithm for switching to another channel is as follows:<\/p>\n
open a browser and enter 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 and press Enter;
\nlog in as administrator;
\ngo to “Settings” \u2014 “Wireless Settings”;
\nselect “Manual Wireless Network Setup”;
\ndisable “Automatic Channel Scan”;
\nin the “Wireless Channel” drop-down list, set the channel manually.<\/p>\n
Upgrade your router<\/p>\n
If the home router “doesn’t work”, it can be replaced with a newer and less expensive model. This is especially true if your device is older and doesn’t support extended range or multi-band. You can also add a second router (in addition to your guest network) to extend your coverage.<\/p>\n
Upgrade the router firmware<\/p>\n
Like smartphones or laptops, routers receive firmware updates that add features and fix bugs. Automatic updates aren’t always available, so check manually:<\/p>\n
download the latest firmware from your router manufacturer’s website;
\nopen 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 in your browser (some models have a different address).
\nlog in to the admin panel (often the default login\/password is admin);
\nfind the “Firmware Update” item (may be in a submenu);
\nclick “Browse”\/”Select File”, add the downloaded file, and click “Upload”;
\nconfirm the action in the pop-up window.<\/p>\n
Disconnect unnecessary devices<\/p>\n
According to the IPv4 standard, a router is theoretically capable of serving up to about 250 connections, but household models consistently “pull” more like 20-50. Each active gadget “eats” part of the bandwidth and can increase delays for others. The solution is simple: temporarily turn off Wi-Fi on unnecessary devices and unload the network \u2014 for this, it is not necessary to go into the router settings.<\/p>\n
Read also:<\/p>\n
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