Given how much use your home’s Wi-Fi network gets, the last thing you want is a weak Wi-Fi signal that can reduce your available bandwidth and internet speed. Here are some issues that often cause Wi-Fi problems:
Distance
The farther away you are from wireless routers and access points, the weaker your Wi-Fi signal will be.
Construction
If your Wi-Fi signal mysteriously drops off in certain rooms, it may be due to your home’s construction. Especially thick walls can muffle Wi-Fi signals, as can certain types of construction materials such as metallic mesh inside plaster and lath walls.
Device Interference
You may find intermittent signal problems caused by interference from other devices. Wi-Fi operates in the 2.4-gigahertz band, as do cordless phones and some remote alarm products. Additionally, microwaves can produce substantial interference in the frequency range used by wireless devices and can completely disrupt a Wi-Fi connection.
Want help managing your home’s Wi-Fi network? RTC Networks offers Whole Home Wi-Fi, a monthly service that provides guaranteed Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home and includes an RTC assessment, installation, setup of your network, connection of devices, and Tech Home Protect Plus. To learn more, visit the Residential Internet page.