things known to affect wi-fi

You might be surprised how many household items can impact wi-fi performance – in every home!

Your home environment can change throughout the day, which may affect your wi-fi experience so you’re not enjoying the full benefit.

location, location, location

The best location for your wi-fi router is in a central location (not in a cupboard, behind the TV or on the floor).

ideal wi-fi router location, unobstructed with no interference from other digital equipment

try to keep your router away from: 

  • concrete walls (like in some apartments)
  • thick timber beams/walls
  • windows, mirrors, TV screens, even fish tanks
  • large furniture (never tucked behind the sofa)
  • interference from other electricals
  • tangled power cables/adapters/festive lights
  • kitchen spaces, microwaves, radiators and appliances
  • Bluetooth or other wi-fi devices (set-top boxes, baby monitors and speakers)

 

ideal router placement with no obstructions ideal router placement with no interference from surrounding tech equipment

If you’ve got a hard-to-reach area that needs a little extra support, consider using a mesh extender or booster.

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