Any internet connection has a limited range, both wired and wireless. For example, consider what happens when you install a router in a room away from the master bedroom. If you wanted to connect the console located in this room to the Internet you would have a very difficult time because you wouldn’t come with a regular Ethernet cable and the Wi-Fi might not arrive with enough intensity to offer a good experience.

These limitations in the scope of the Internet connection can be solved in various ways, and the good news is that in some cases it is possible to solve them without spending money, and in others a small investment will suffice. I know this is a topic that worries many of our readers, so we wanted to put together this article to give you a number of tips on how to deal with it Internet connection range issues.

How to fix internet connection range problems without spending money

• Place the router in the center position, elevated and free of obstacles and sources of interference. This will allow you to maximize the range of the Wi-Fi signal.
• If you need to reach a number of specific rooms with a wired connection, try placing a router as close as possible to theseand do not rule out resorting to very useful small maneuvers, such as holes in the wall to pass the cable without having to go around.
• Point the antennas well and aim in this direction you want to reach the signal of your Wi-Fi connection.
• Use less saturated channels, and change channel width exceeding 20 MHz. It’s simple and can make a noticeable difference in your wireless connection.
• Don’t be afraid to turn to Wi-Fi 4Although it has slower speeds, it has a greater range than Wi-Fi 5, and this can help you reach areas where you didn’t have a Wi-Fi 5 connection.

If all the above fails….

To extend the reach of your Internet connection, you will have to invest financially. There are many options available to you, although the most economical and efficient would undoubtedly be resort to a Wi-Fi repeater. Today we can find many models available on the market, with different prices and different functions.

It is important to remember that the cheapest models are usually limited to the Wi-Fi 4 standard, and that their maximum speeds are usually quite low. The best for most users are middle class models which also have Wi-Fi 5 and offer fairly high combined speeds.

If you need to reach rooms that are far away, overcome many obstacles or sources of interference, or if you simply want to have a wired connection in places that are far away, A PLC with a Wi-Fi repeater is undoubtedly your best choice. These types of devices plug into a plug and carry our internet connection through the electrical grid. In this way, we will be able to effortlessly transfer our connection from the first to the second floor with all the guarantees and enjoy the benefits of cable and Wi-Fi.

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