Many people like to extend theirWi-Fi rangeoutside during warmer months of the year so they can enjoy the outdoors.
Distance from the router and physical obstructions between devices and the router affect signal strength.
The placement of a Wi-Fi broadbandrouteror othernetwork gatewaydevice directly affects its signal reach.
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The switch is a simple one.
Check the router manufacturer’s website or documentation for instructions.
Most modern routers feature removable antennas for this reason.
Considerupgrading the antennas on your routerwith more powerful ones.
Many homes wouldn’t benefit from having an AP, but a large residence can.
Wireless access points help cover those hard-to-reach corner rooms or outdoor patios.
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Adding an access pointto a home internet requires connecting it to the primary router or gateway.
AWi-Fi extenderserves as a two-way relay station for Wi-Fi signals.
Purchase a Wi-Fi extender and install it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Try Quality-of-Service Tools
When several people use the same Wi-Fi connection, Quality-of-Service comes into play.
The QoS tools limit the amount of bandwidth that apps use.
Change the QoSsettings, which are usually located in the advanced prefs of the router interface.
You may see gaming or multimedia options that prioritize bandwidth for those particular applications.
You won’t find these handy tools on old routers.
If you’re able to’t find prefs for this, your router probably needs an update.
Ditch the Out-of-Date Router
Equipment manufacturers make improvements to their products.
The current standard for routers is802.11ac, andWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)is gaining ground.
