Top ways to boost your Wi-Fi connection
Ever been in a situation where your download is almost about to finish but the Wi-Fi disconnects due to poor connection!! Nothing can be more infuriating than a lost connection at a crucial moment. In another scenario, you may be basking under the joy of a full-fledged connection, and then you move a few steps in another direction, and the loading bar starts turning clockwise while you watch the bar drop.
The struggle is real; but it does not have to be so for too long. We understand that Wi-Fi connection can be seemingly fickle and it has to be accepted that several factors are influencing its performance.
Factors influencing Wi-Fi's performance
To understand how you can improve or enhance its connection you must understand the factors that directly affect Wi-Fi's performance.
- Physical distance from the router to the transmitting area.
- Obstruction by objects and obstacles.
- Interference with devices with a similar electromagnetic spectrum as Wi-Fi.
- The capacity of the router to provide wider services in a busy area.
- Susceptibility to Bandwidth hoggers.
- Might as well be your internet service provider.
- Old routers which do not support the performance enhancing features.
Tried and tested ways to enhance Wi-Fi connectivity
- Find a suitable place for your router.
Every router has a suitable place. To begin with, try to place your router away from appliances that release electromagnetic waves and metal objects. Placing your router anywhere closer to these objects will not only disrupt the signal but also create a huge dead zone.
- Try to keep your router up-to-date
Keeping your router updated means your router is protected from wide-scale malware attacks that have been rampant in the last few years. An old firmware may carry jeopardizing malware so from time to time keep a check if your Wi-Fi router can run the updated firmware. Most broadband plans in Delhi will come with a disclaimer to update from time to time.
- A strong Wi-Fi router needs a stronger antenna
Before deciding on the installation space you must know that usually, most Wi-Fi routers come with small antennas which provide weak signals when using for a more broad area than your home.
If you want to boost your Wi-Fi connection and you don't mind the size, installing a powerful antenna is your way out without having to buy a new router. When using Wi-Fi antennas you must look out for the common 'rubber duck' antenna which has an RP-SMA connector and is easily available on online and offline stores.
- Avoid Wi-Fi leeches
Encryption for password protection for your Wi-Fi is a must if you don't want your neighbors to hog on to the connection you installed and paid for. Avoid using common numbers and your name as passwords, rather choose a unique one.
End note
Most broadband plans in Delhi provide various packages depending upon your locality and bandwidth requirements. Make sure to convey your needs to your internet service provider for experiencing uninterrupted connectivity.