Given how much technology changes over time, it’s not surprising that what was once true no longer applies, or that people get confused by technical jargon. To clear things up, we’re setting the record straight on a few WiFi myths. Myth: If several people in our home are downloading, then our WiFi will slow to a crawl. Older WiFi technology couldn’t cope with multiple devices downloading, gaming, or streaming at the same time. However, today’s routers and access points are designed to help mitigate this. While the available bandwidth can only be divided up so many times before the effects of everyone “taking a slice” will be felt, a modern router has ways to distribute said bandwidth more equally and fairly. They include multiple antennas and band steering (where the router steers your device to the best, most suitable frequency/band). Myth: 5GHz is always better than 2.4GHz. Which band is better depends on your WiFi needs. If you want better range, use 2.4 GHz. If you need higher performance or speed, use the 5GHz band. The 5GHz band, which is the newer of the two, has the potential to cut through network clutter and interference to maximize network performance, which means 5GHz will be better for things like reducing game lag. Myth: My device won’t connect to WiFi, so there must be a problem with my internet. While there are scenarios where this might be the case, such as a neighborhood-wide internet outage, there are other potential connection issues. For example, if you have a device that won’t connect to WiFi, start by focusing your efforts on that device. The solution could be as simple as turning the device off and back on. You can also reset your device’s network’s settings or have the device “forget” your WiFi and reconnect a few seconds later. If you’d like help setting up and maintaining your home WiFi network, call 319.276.4458 and ask about our Managed WiFi service. Dispelling Myths About Home WiFi Networks You Can’t Buy Happiness, But You Can Buy Local You may have seen this message shared on social media platforms. It certainly offers food for thought: “When you’re supporting small businesses, you’re not helping a CEO buy a third vacation home. You’re helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom put food on the table, a dad pay a mortgage, or a student pay for college.” Small businesses are the heart of America, and for them to keep pumping, they need our support. This is achieved when community residents place a high value on keeping small businesses healthy and are committed to buying goods and services locally whenever possible. Supporting small businesses goes far beyond helping their owners, since they in turn donate to local charities, sports teams, and other causes. Simply put, communities need strong independent businesses to thrive. BBC believes in the power of supporting one another on a local level, which is why we strive to purchase locally sourced products, partner with local vendors, and give back to our community through donations and volunteering.
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