Signal Winter 2019 Newsletter

10 www.alliancecom.net 8Ways to Boost Your Home’sWi-Fi It may be easier than you think to enhance yourWi-Fi experience Since having a fast and reliable Wi-Fi network is essential for all your family’s devices—not to mention those of visiting family and friends—it’s well worth it to spend a little time giving these tips a try. Tip #1: Put Your Router in the Right Place Location is everything when it comes to your Wi-Fi router. While you might be tempted to keep your network equipment out of sight, such as inside a TV cabinet or behind a sofa, that’s not a good idea. The more obstructions there are between the router and the devices connecting to it, the weaker the signal will be. For the best sig- nal, your router must be out in the open, preferably in the center of your home. Even placing your router a few feet above ground level can make a big difference. Tip #2: Secure Your Router with A Password The beauty of Wi-Fi is that anyone with a Wi-Fi-enabled device can con- nect to the network easily, but that can be a double-edged sword. The more devices on your Wi-Fi network at the same time, the heavier the network Are you experiencing annoying Wi-Fi network issues such as slower than expected speeds, dropped Wi-Fi signals, or annoying dead zones? The trouble may not have anything to do with your Internet service. It may stem from the Wi-Fi equipment in your home and how you use it. QUICK TIP: If you have guests who require Wi-Fi access, you can set up a separate password- protected guest network and limit its range to control bandwidth usage.

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