In this article, I will tell you about several ways to enhance the Wi-Fi signal and improve the quality of data transfer over a wireless network. Some of them are implemented for free on the basis of that equipment that you already have, part - may require some costs, but in very modest sizes.
Change the channel wireless network
It would seem a trifle, but such a thing, as a change in the channel used by Wi-Fi, can significantly affect the transmission rate and the confidence of signal reception by various devices.
The fact is that while every neighbor has acquired its own wireless network, the wireless channels are "overloaded". This affects the transfer rate, it can cause the reason for which with active downloading of something, the connection is broken up to other consequences.
Select free Wireless Channel
The article disappears the signal and the low Wi-Fi speed, I described in detail how to determine which channels are free and make the appropriate changes in the router settings.
Move the Wi-Fi router to another place
Hid a router in the storage room or on the mezzanine? Placed it at the entrance door, next to the metal safe or in general somewhere in the tangle of wires behind the system unit? Changing its location can help improve Wi-Fi signal.The ideal location of the wireless router is central, relative to possible places to use Wi-Fi network. Metal objects and operating electronics on the way are the most common cause of bad reception.
Update the firmware and drivers
Upgrading the router firmware, as well as Wi-Fi drivers on a laptop (especially if you have used a pack driver or Windows installed them "myself") can also solve a number of typical problems with the wireless network.
You can find instructions for updating the router firmware from me in the "Routher Setup" section. The latest drivers for Wi-Fi laptop adapter can be downloaded on the official website of its manufacturer.
Wi-Fi antenna with high gain coefficient
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi D-Link Antenna with High Strengthening Coefficient
If your router is from those that allow the use of an external antenna (unfortunately, on many cheap new antenna models built-in), you can purchase 2.4 GHz antennas with a high gain: 7, 10 and even 16 DBI (instead of standard 2-3). They are present in online stores, and the price of most models is 500 - 1500 rubles (a good choice in Chinese online stores), in some places they are called Wi-Fi amplifier.
Second router in repeater mode (repeater) or access point
Selection of operation modes Wi-Fi Router ASUS (router, repeater, access point)
Taking into account the fact that the price of wireless routers is low, and it can generally got you free of charge from the provider, you can purchase another Wi-Fi router (preferably the same brand) and use it in the repeater mode or access point. Most modern routers support these modes of operation.
Acquisition of Wi-Fi Router with Frequency Support 5GHz
Almost all wireless routers that have your neighbors are operating at a frequency of 2.4 GHz, respectively, the choice of free channel, which was said in the perovy paragraph of this article, may be a problem.
TP-LINK router with 5 GHz frequency support and 2.4 GHz
The decision can be the acquisition of a new two range of router, which can work, including at 5 GHz (note that client devices must also support this frequency).
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