1. Put your router in the right place
Do not put the router inside a cabinet, behind the TV or in a corner. Placing it in the middle of the home, up off the floor and out in the open spreads the signal evenly. Thick walls, mirrors and aquariums weaken the signal considerably.
2. Restart your router
Unplug the router for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. Routers that stay on for weeks can run low on memory, and connection drops become more frequent.
3. Use the 5 GHz band
Modern routers broadcast on two bands. 2.4 GHz reaches farther but is slower and more crowded. 5 GHz is faster and less affected by neighbors' networks. If you are in the same room as the router or close to it, connect to the 5 GHz network.
4. Change the channel
If dozens of networks in your building use the same channel, their signals interfere with each other. Log in to the router's admin page (usually 192.168.1.1) and change the channel from "Auto" to a less crowded one, such as 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4 GHz.
5. Add a range extender or a mesh system
In large homes and offices, one router is not enough. Range extenders are cheap but can cut your speed in half. Mesh systems create a single network from multiple nodes and work better across several floors. If you can, linking the nodes to each other with a cable is the fastest option.
6. Update your router firmware
Router manufacturers release bug fixes and security updates. Check the "Firmware update" section in the admin page. Be sure to change the default admin password as well.
Tip: If wireless keeps letting you down, connect your critical devices (work computer, TV, printer) with an Ethernet cable whenever possible.
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