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Low Signals Problem? Try 5 Ways to Boost WiFi Signals
If you are having trouble connecting to a WiFi connection due to low signals, then it’s really easy to resolve this common issue. It’s simply a matter of minutes to find out what’s causing low reception. There’s a common checklist to check and boost the signals.
There are ways to extend your WiFi signal, and most of them won’t cost a penny. Below are 5 most common but 100% working tips to strengthen your WiFi signals.
Avoid Bad Neighbors
WiFi is a radio signal itself, and interfere other signals nearby. So the signals from microwave ovens, cordless phones and even your neighbor’s wireless router may interfere. So try to steer clear of those as well.
Extend the Antenna
There are some decent booster antennas out there that you can purchase in addition to your current router to help the signal extend out further. You just plug them directly into the router base and it can give you that boost in the signal that you need. Hawking makes several types of wireless antenna boosters.
Repeaters
This little gizmo just takes in the wireless signal, boosts it up to full strength, and spits it back out again. Place the repeater within range of the router, and near the computer that needs a wireless signal. Linksys and D-Link offer wireless repeaters, also called range extenders. If you have an Apple computer, look into the Airport Express as a signal repeater.
Upgrade Your Router
If you’ve owned the same router for several years, it might be good to go pick up a new one if you want to expand your connection. Some of the latest models have a stronger signal. The newer 802.11n routers generally have a stronger broadcast signal, and they’ll work even if you have an 802.11B or G adapter in your computer.
Upgrade Your Software
One of the most basic things you can do is to make sure your router software is up to date. To do this, visit the website of the maker of your router, whether it is Linksys, D-Link, or some other brand. Check for your model number and make any updates necessary.
These common tips work for any type of WiFi connection. In your home, office, school or anywhere. Hope you’ll find these tips helping and I’m sure one of these will work for you. Do share your experience if any of the above worked for you.